Suns 'love our group' as trade deadline nears, Jalen Green returns

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott discusses the team's approach to the upcoming NBA trade deadline.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:31am

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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott says the team 'loves our group' as the NBA trade deadline approaches on February 5. Ott is focused on the present and winning games, rather than speculating about potential trades. The Suns are excited about the upcoming return of Jalen Green, who has missed most of the season due to a hamstring injury. Green has been working his way back and the team is optimistic he'll be able to return to the court soon.

Why it matters

The Suns have been active at the trade deadline in recent years, including the blockbuster deal that brought Kevin Durant to Phoenix in 2023. However, this year the team seems content with its current roster and is focused on getting healthy, particularly with the return of Jalen Green, a key piece acquired in the Durant trade. Green's return could provide a boost to the Suns as they look to solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

Suns head coach Jordan Ott says the team 'loves our group' and is not focused on potential trades ahead of the February 5 deadline. The Suns are currently seventh in the Western Conference and are playing above preseason expectations. Ott says the team has 'people in place in leadership to take care of a lot of that stuff' when it comes to the trade deadline. The Suns are excited about the upcoming return of Jalen Green, who has missed most of the season with a hamstring injury. Green has been working his way back and the team is optimistic he'll be able to return to the court soon, though they want to make sure he is fully healthy before bringing him back.

  • The 2026 NBA trade deadline is on February 5.
  • Jalen Green missed his second straight game on January 27 after tweaking his right hamstring in the first quarter of the Suns' loss to the Atlanta Hawks on January 27.
  • Green had an MRI that revealed no new damage and has had two workouts since, with the latest one coming after the team's shootaround on January 31.

The players

Jordan Ott

The first-year head coach of the Phoenix Suns.

Jalen Green

A guard for the Phoenix Suns who was acquired in the Kevin Durant trade. He has missed most of the season due to a hamstring injury but is nearing a return to the court.

Mat Ishbia

The owner of the Phoenix Suns.

Devin Booker

A star guard for the Phoenix Suns who is currently sidelined with a right ankle sprain.

Collin Gillespie

A player for the Phoenix Suns who is dealing with a right hand sprain.

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What they’re saying

“We have people in place in leadership to take care of a lot of that stuff. We know it's right around the corner, but we love our group. We love our group. We continue to say that. Our group is growing internally. Our big piece we're going to get back is Jalen Green and that's what we're excited about.”

— Jordan Ott, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns (Yahoo Sports)

“Everything seems to be good. We'll continue to reassess. Get him back on the court when he's ready to go.”

— Jordan Ott, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns (Yahoo Sports)

“He had enough before he came back the last time. It's more just, feel good. We're right there. It's nothing new. That was helpful. Just ease the mind. He's been out two months so some of that is expected. It's a new era for him, too. He's never had something like this. When he feels right, he'll be back out there. Dying to get back out there. We're dying to have him out there, but we want to have him right.”

— Jordan Ott, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns (Yahoo Sports)

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