The NBA is a players league, so the Suns new head coach has gone mostly overlooked. But his performance this season might be most important.

Jordan Ott could've earned the first of many 'valley moments' as the Suns head coach following a comeback win.

Apr 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns only had two 20-point comebacks last season. They started the 2025-26 campaign with one. The Suns responded to a 20-point halftime deficit with a dominant third quarter in beating the Sacramento Kings, 120-116, Wednesday, Oct. 22, before a satisfied sellout crowd of 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

The Phoenix Suns are opening their season tonight against the Sacramento Kings. Tip-off is at Mortgage Matchup Center, formerly PHX Arena, at 7 p.m.

Kings coach Doug Christie kept his decision a secret until starting lineups were announced shortly before tip-off.

Zach Lowe said Jalen Green's career could make him think about certain NBA prospects differently moving forward.

Opinions on the Phoenix Suns vary ahead of the 2025-26 season, though the team mostly is expected to sit at the bottom of the Western Conference while figures such as first-year coach Jordan Ott and star player Devin Booker figure out the best course of action to put Phoenix back on the right path.

The NBA 2025-26 season opens this week. Here is what to know about opening night for NBA and the Phoenix Suns.

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