Six months after trading away superstar Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns have emerged as a solid team that's currently in playoff position in the Western Conference.

The Rockets beat the Suns on a Kevin Durant game-winner last week, but Phoenix still continues to climb in the NBA power rankings.

The Phoenix Suns limited Jalen Brunson to two points on 1-of-6 shooting in the fourth quarter of a 112-107 home win Jan. 9 over the New York Knicks.

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.

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams suspended for one game following a fight on Saturday night.