Phoenix Suns Omitted from NBA Christmas Day Lineup in 2025-26 Season: Opening Night Matchups Revealed
The Phoenix Suns will not be playing on Christmas Day in the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. This marks a departure from the previous four seasons where the Suns were part of the holiday lineup. The NBA's Christmas Day schedule will feature five games, none of which will include the Suns this year.
In addition to the Christmas Day schedule, Charania also revealed the NBA's opening night matchups for October 21. The opening night games will feature the Houston Rockets facing the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors taking on the Los Angeles Lakers. Of note is Kevin Durant's return to Oklahoma City, where he was drafted in 2007 before being traded to the Rockets by the Suns before the 2025 draft.
The Suns are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 36-win season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2019-20. This was also the first time the Suns had a losing record since that season. Fans can share their opinions on the Suns' current state with Suns Insider Duane Rankin by contacting him at [email protected] or 480-810-5518. For more updates, follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @DuaneRankin. Stay informed by subscribing to azcentral.com for local journalism.
In conclusion, the Phoenix Suns will not be part of the NBA's Christmas Day lineup this season, breaking a streak of four consecutive years. Despite a challenging previous season, the Suns are gearing up to make a comeback and aim to return to playoff contention in the upcoming 2025-26 season. Stay tuned for more updates on the Suns' journey and share your thoughts with Suns Insider Duane Rankin.