ESPN then followed up with some big games that will be played throughout the first week, and the Phoenix Suns failed to appear anywhere, which should surprise absolutely nobody. NBA Schedule Release presented by… pic.twitter.com/xm6FmyJjyK — NBA (@NBA) August 11, 2026 That is not to say the Suns won’t be good; they returned most of the same group and are a veteran team of established players who know how to win games.