Why Jalen Green Will Be Suns’ BIGGEST X-FACTOR This Season + Why Continuity Is TOP PRIORITY

The Phoenix Suns’ season is six weeks away, and the anticipation is building. One of the biggest questions about this team is how it plans to build upon its 45-win campaign in 2025-26 season, and one of the most consistent answers has been to double down on continuity, albeit with a few tweaks.

One thing that will remain the same is Jalen Green’s presence and role with this team, as cold water has been poured on the notion that Phoenix would consider moving him in a deal for any player, especially LA Clippers guard Darius Garland. With that in mind, PHNX Suns takes a look at Green’s prospects for the upcoming season, and why he is the biggest X-Factor for the team’s success in 2026-27 … but he’s not the only one.

From Miles Bridges’ ability to fit in and Khaman Maluach’s growth into a potential starter for this team, Gil, Stephen and Aryton get into the details of which X-Factors will allow the Suns to exceed expectations to be a force next season. Follow the show: @PHNX_Suns, @GilMcGregor_, @StephenPG3 and FreckledMamba!

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - Happy Birthday PHNX!

5:00 - Water Poured on the Darius Garland Rumors

17:00 - Is Jalen Green The Suns' X-Factor or Is He 'Who He Is'?

40:00 - Can Miles Bridges CHANGE The Suns Season?

50:00 - Does Khaman Maluach Have A Shot To Be The Suns X-Factor?

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