# REVEALED: The Phoenix Suns Are BIG TIME WINNERS After The NBA's Schedule Release!

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Podcast: [Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-suns-daily-podcast-on-the-phoenix-suns-53324)
Published: 2026-08-14T10:00:00+00:00
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Phoenix Suns face a season of early tests as NBA schedule drops—can Jalen Green, Miles Bridges, and Devin Booker deliver under pressure? With only 13 back-to-backs, strategic rest could give the Suns an edge in the Western Conference, but a brutal 14-game stretch to end the season threatens to shake things up. Benjamin Garcia breaks down why the Suns' limited nationally televised games may fuel their underdog mentality, analyzes the impact of Haywood Highsmith’s waiving on the team’s depth, and tackles the ongoing uncertainty surrounding owner Matt Ishbia’s finances and how it could shape Phoenix’s future. Will chemistry and resilience carry the Phoenix Suns through a challenging schedule and media spotlight, or does another roster surprise await before Opening Night? 00:00 Phoenix Suns schedule overview 06:24 Phoenix Suns end-of-season strategy 10:09 Phoenix Suns TV coverage breakdown 13:18 UWM's Matt Ishbia situation 17:22 UWM's risky $27 billion bet 23:34 Discussing Haywood Highsmith's Performance 25:12 Phoenix Suns roster speculation

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