The Suns (21-14) stunned defending NBA champion Oklahoma City, 108-105, Jan. 4 at Mortgage Matchup Center on Devin Booker’s 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds remaining. It was Phoenix’s first win over the Thunder (30-6) this season in snapping an eight-game losing skid against them dating back to the 2023-24 season.

The Phoenix Suns are on the road for the second night of a back-to-back against the Houston Rockets, fresh off their Sunday night upset victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns need a boost to their lineup, and according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro, they're set to get one.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of star power, but need obvious improvements to the roster. If the Lakers are to be considered NBA title contenders, they need to add some defensive pieces. Dillon Brooks is a name that's been mentioned,

Jordan Ott had his choice of words when asked about Dillon Brooks being involved in any Suns trade rumors before Monday's game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed leadership after Oklahoma City’s collapse, choosing respect over excuses following the Suns’ buzzer-beater win.

Ott also provided an injury update on Grayson Allen, who will miss his ninth straight game Jan. 4 with a right knee injury. Allen played a second 5-on-5 before practice Jan. 3, responded well to it, and is on track to play Jan. 5 at Houston in the second of a back-to-back.

The New York Knicks have an opportunity to strengthen their injured roster at the Feb. 5 trade deadline, and they could go after Phoenix Suns backup center Nick

Grayson Allen has been upgraded to probable for the Suns tonight against the Rockets. Mark Williams is also listed as probable for the second night of a back-to-back. Jamaree Bouyea (concussion protocol) is out. Jalen Green remains out.