Phoenix Suns: 2015-16 Season Outlook

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Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Devin Booker (Kentucky) reacts as he walks to the stage after being selected as the number thirteen overall pick to the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Devin Booker (Kentucky) reacts as he walks to the stage after being selected as the number thirteen overall pick to the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

2015-16 Roster

Eric Bledsoe, G
Devin Booker, G
Deonte Burton, G
Tyson Chandler, C
Archie Goodwin, G
Cory Jefferson, F
Brandon Knight, G
Alex Len, C
Joe Leuer, F
Markieff Morris, F
Ronnie Price, G
Henry Sims, C
Mirza Teletovic, F
P.J. Tucker, F
T.J. Warren, F
Sonny Weems, G
Terrico White, G

Offseason Additions
Devin Booker (first round, 13th overall), Deonte Burton (free agent-ratiopharm Ulm, Germany), Tyson Chandler (free agent-Dallas), Cory Jefferson (free agent-Brooklyn), Brandon Knight (free agent, re-signed), Jon Leuer (trade-Memphis), Ronnie Price (free agent-L.A. Lakers), Henry Sims (free agent-Philadelphia), Mirza Teletovic (free agent-Brooklyn), Sonny Weems (free agent-CSKA Moscow), Terrico White (free agent-Yenisey Krasnoyarsk, Russia).

Offseason Subtractions
Earl Barron (free agent-unsigned), Reggie Bullock (trade-Detroit), Danny Granger (trade-Detroit), Gerald Green (free agent-Miami), Jerel McNeal (waived-Aris Thessaloniki, Greece), Marcus Morris (trade-Detroit), Marcus Thornton (free agent-Houston).

Quick Thoughts

Tyson Chandler is the big addition and should provide quality rim protection while also serving as a mentor for Alex Len, who made big strides in his second NBA season.

While Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight are the backcourt commitments, there are a plethora of backup/wing options, but an unhappy Markieff Morris threatens to take a piece away from an already paper-thin rotation of bigs up front.

P.J. Tucker is the incumbent at the 3, but may get a push for playing time from T.J. Warren.

The hope in Phoenix has to be for a healthier season—the Suns ran 23 players through the locker room last season, including having to give a start to 33-year-old journeyman center Earl Barron at one point.

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