Phoenix Suns NBA Championship Odds 2023-24

By Braxton Reynolds | Jul 06, 2023, 4:00pm

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The current Phoenix Suns NBA championship odds are . After getting jumped by Denver, the eventual champions, in six games of the Western Conference Semi-Finals, the Suns decided to revamp their roster: they brought in All-Star guard Bradley Beal. Beal joins Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Deandre Ayton in a star-studded starting lineup that will surely bring some opponents to their knees. However, will it be enough for them to get over the hump and win an NBA Championship finally? Check out the Suns’ NBA Championship odds and our reasoning for why they can take home the trophy below.

Phoenix Suns NBA Championship Odds & Futures 2023-24

The current odds for Phoenix futures are located in the table below. It includes championship, conference, division, playoff, and win total odds for the Suns.

Phoenix Suns NBA Championship Odds & Futures	Odds (Updated October 2023)
2023 NBA Championship Odds
Western Conference Winner Odds
Pacific Division Winner Odds
Regular Season Win Total Odds
Odds To Reach Playoffs

Phoenix put up the best fight against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets in last year’s postseason, which should be a positive sign heading into this season. Further, the Suns were missing their starting point guard Chris Paul, who missed another massive chunk of the playoffs due to untimely injuries. Ultimately, Phoenix decided to move on from CP3 and brought in All-Star Bradley Beal to fill his shoes.

Bringing in Beal is a high-risk, high-reward move, as he has had numerous injuries in the past few seasons, and there is no guarantee that he will be healthy when the playoffs roll around. However, Phoenix does have a short championship window, and this move gives it the best chance to maximize that.

The Suns also signed Eric Gordon, Damion Lee, Chimezie Metu, Keita Bates-Diop, Yuta Watanabe, Josh Okogie, and Drew Eubanks to round out their bench. While this bench is not going to be the best in the league by any stretch of the imagination, it might give Phoenix just enough depth and talent to bring home the organization’s first-ever NBA Championship.

Reasons Why Phoenix Suns Can & Can’t Win NBA 2023-24 Championship

Strengths

Shot Creation & Making: Because defenses tightens up in the playoffs and forces more half-court possessions, having multiple self-shot creators is essential. Additionally, making tough clutch shots, despite poor shot quality, can win series in the playoffs. Phoenix owns three of the best in this department, as Durant, Beal, and Booker can score on anyone. Booker has had trouble with double teams in the past, but that’s not an issue anymore because the attention will be focused on Durant – perhaps the greatest three-level scorer in NBA history. Plus, Bradley Beal will pull some defenders away from Durant and Booker, to0; he can’t be left open.
Star Power: The playoffs revolve around stars, and Durant, Booker, Beal, and Ayton form a lethal big four for Phoenix. The Suns will be able to pour it on offensively against opponents; how can they stop three of the best pure scorers in the game? Based solely on star power, Phoenix matches up with anybody.
Finals Experience: Durant has been to four Finals and has won two (he was injured for one). Booker and Ayton have also been there. Therefore, they will be able to deal with the pressure better than most teams. Still, this advantage does not hold substantial weight at the moment, as Miami, Denver, Los Angeles (Lakers), Boston, Golden State, and Milwaukee all have championship DNA. Finals experience itself will not be enough.

Weaknesses

Depth: Don’t get me wrong – Damion Lee, Keita Bates-Diop, Chimezie Metu, Eric Gordon, Josh Okogie, Yuta Watanabe, and Drew Eubanks are solid role players. They don’t have the same bench firepower as other contenders, though, so the depth isn’t at the same level as a number of championship-caliber teams. Phoenix had a -2.0 net rating last postseason, which put it in ninth place out of 16 total playoff teams. The Suns may have gotten a tad better with their off-season signings, but not enough to really move the needle.
Injury History: In the past several years, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have missed a substantial amount of time due to injuries. Unfortunately, age is not exactly on their side either, as both are in their 30s. While the Suns were able to move on from Chris Paul, a player who has missed a lot of postseason time recently, they didn’t exactly bring in an “Ironman,” as far as injuries are concerned.

Braxton Reynolds

Braxton has been covering the NBA for Lineups since the 2021-22 season. He's worked with multiple collegiate coaching staffs about analytics and scouting, which has allowed him to understand the game on a deeper level.