Analysis: The Suns are on the brink, and not in a good way


              Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams, left, reacts to referee CJ Washington (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
            
              Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) reacts in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
            
              Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) prepares to dribble downcourt as New York Knicks guard Miles McBride defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Analysis: The Suns are on the brink, and not in a good way