Having now played at least 70 games in all seven of his years in the league, O'Neale continues to be a great glue guy. During his first season with the Suns, O'Neale started 22 of his 75 games, ending with season averages of 9.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 24.5 minutes per contest. Phoenix made a couple of wholesale changes during the offseason, parting ways with both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks will likely enter the starting lineup, having been acquired as part of the Durant deal. While O'Neale is a chance to fill one of the other three starting spots, there is a decent chance Ryan Dunn will serve as a primary forward, be it as a starter or off the bench. O'Neale should continue to play a consistent role for a team focused on turning things around after a disappointing 2024-25 season. Look for him to nudge 20 minutes per contest, providing contributions where required on a nightly basis.