A comeback season is in order for Suns center Tyson Chandler: There’s no doubt the Phoenix Suns’ signing of Tyson Chandler to a four-year, $52 million deal last summer had other motivations at play. After free agent LaMarcus Aldridge signed with the San Antonio Spurs despite the lure of playing alongside Chandler, it was also worth noting that the 32-year-old Chandler was still a positive addition and would help Phoenix in its push to the playoffs. Of all the things that went wrong during a 23-win season, perhaps the biggest surprise was Chandler’s poor play. -- ArizonaSports.com

Anonymous NBA scouts give their take on Phoenix Suns: The Phoenix Suns are rolling into the 2016-17 campaign with little to no expectations given to them by outsiders, despite having some bright spots in preseason play from rookies Marquese Chriss and Tyler Ulis. Chriss has showed out, especially in his last game against the Dallas Mavericks, where he had 17 points, six rebounds, one assist and two steals. -- ArizonaSports.com