In the last week, the Suns have continued to slip. A simple glance at the Western Conference standings would show you the Suns have slipped from the top spot in the conference to their current position of fifth place. 

• My one concern about being 20-16

The biggest news for the Suns is that Devin Booker injured his left groin and will be out for at least the next four weeks. The Suns will have to pull it together and win games without him for a considerable period of time. Remember to vote every day for Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and all of your favorite NBA players to make the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. 

• vote.nba.com or use the NBA app to vote daily

This episode features recaps of two games versus the Grizzlies, Christmas night's game versus the Nuggets, as well as the most recent Suns loss to the Wizards.

• Big games from lesser known names
• Coaching
• Rebounding

Suns will play their next three games on the road to end what will be a five-game road trip. 

• Friday @ Raptors
• Monday afternoon @ Knicks
• Wednesday evening @ Celtics

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