PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are finding success on the court without star guard Jalen Green, which prompts even more excitement for what head coach Jordan Ott's crew will look like when Green makes his way back into the starting lineup.

The Phoenix Suns are eight games over .500 less than halfway through coach Jordan Ott's first season, a height the previous "superteam" never reached last year.

The Phoenix Suns have yet again emerged unscathed from recent trade whispers, as Milwaukee reportedly expressed interest in Jalen Green. Yet, the Suns remain resolute in their refusal to move Green, signaling that patience will outweigh panic.

Phoenix will again be without Jalen Green as he continues to heal a hamstring strain (more on him below) while Jamaree Bouyea (concussion) is also out. Jordan Goodwin is still dealing with a jaw sprain but is good to go.

Phoenix was without Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) and two-way player Jamaree Bouyea (concussion protocol). The Phoenix Suns have limited Memphis Grizzlies to 38.3% shooting in building their largest lead of the game, 65-47, at the half.

Devin Booker's go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left lifted the Phoenix Suns past the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

Kevin Durant beat his old team on Monday. He had 26 points on 9-of-21 shooting in the Houston Rockets' 100-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns. He hit the dramatic game-winner.

If the Suns were losing, maybe you would rush a Royce or Grayson deal to squeeze value. That may have always been an option. But they are contributing to winning basketball, and they will still have two years left on their contracts when this season ends. Same strategy. Different timeline. Best case scenario.