The Phoenix Suns are rebuilding after two disappointing years with a Big 3 of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, but this youthful, new-look roster has some intrigue.

The Suns will either surprise everyone or remain a marathon away from competing for an NBA championship.

So, for the optimists, let’s first examine what could go right for Phoenix this season. Then, for the pessimists, we'll look at what could go wrong.

What could go right: Shock the world, make the playoffs

The Suns are expected to miss the playoffs and post a losing record in most preseason projections. However, five teams in the last four seasons reached the play-in with a sub-.500 mark, with one advancing to the postseason, the New Orleans Pelicans in 2022. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY

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