A holiday wish list for Phoenix includes smarter rotations, improved coaching, and a potential roster shakeup.

While the Suns flashed positives to take away from the loss, one major concern remains that has potential to keep the team from reaching lofty expectations.

The Phoenix Suns haven't gotten off to an ideal start to the season.

Collin Gillespie sinks it from downtown, 10/30/2026

Collin Gillespie finishes through contact, 10/24/2026

Collin Gillespie hits from way downtown, 10/16/2026

Beyond Devin Booker's superstardom, the development of Collin Gillespie, Jalen Green, and Khaman Maluach holds the key to transforming Phoenix from play-in contenders into Western Conference juggernauts.

Despite preseason turnover struggles and late-game collapses, guard Collin Gillespie remains optimistic that Phoenix possesses the depth and chemistry necessary to master a complete 48-minute winning effort.

Collin Gillespie with the 2 Pt, 10/07/2026