Suns' point guard troubles could derail their season just three games in
The Suns' locker room has taken to the media as the team's lack of a true point guard reaches critical territory.
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Lack Of Traditional PG A Source Of Frustration For Suns?
The Phoenix Suns start the 2026‑27 campaign 1‑2 but their locker room voices growing frustration over the lack of a traditional point guard. Chris Haynes told NBA TV that starter Devin Booker has been forced into the primary play‑making role, posting a team‑high 5.3 assists per game but seeing his true‑shooting percentage dip to 58.5%. Backup Collin Gillespie, the nearest true point guard at 4.3 APG, isn’t in the regular starting five. The Suns rank 19th in assists (25.3 per game) and also struggle with three‑point shooting (31.9%) and rebounding, currently the league’s worst at 42.9%. No front‑office moves are evident yet, leaving Phoenix to rely on a committee approach.
Three early concerns for the Suns to improve on
It's too early to sound the alarm but the Phoenix Suns have to improve quickly across the board.
Report: Frustration “growing” in Suns locker room over lack of point guard
Three games into the season, the Phoenix Suns are reportedly dealing with growing locker‑room frustration over the absence of a true point guard. NBA Insider Chris Haynes points to Devin Booker’s three‑point performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the team’s bottom‑half ranking in assists per game and three‑point percentage as evidence. With Jalen Green and Booker handling the backcourt, the Suns lack the playmaking that helped Booker thrive during the Chris Paul era, while Green has never averaged more than 3.7 assists. New starters Miles Bridges and rookie center Khaman Maluach haven’t eased the offensive woes, prompting concerns the lack of a floor‑general could hinder future success.
The Phoenix Suns have a point guard problem, and it’s ‘frustrating’ the locker room
The Phoenix Suns are wrestling with a point‑guard void that’s sparking locker‑room frustration, according to NBA insider Chris Hayes. After three games the team ranks 19th in assists (25.3 per game) and offensive rating (110.4), while averaging 109.3 points and 15.3 turnovers. With Devin Booker (6.0 last season) and Jalen Green (2.8) shouldering most playmaking, the Suns lack a traditional floor general to organize the offense, prompting questions about whether they’ll solve the issue internally or pursue a new playmaker. The situation could force the front office to act before the season stalls.
New NBA Rumors Reveal 'Frustration' in Suns' Locker Room over Roster Construction
Phoenix Suns players are reportedly unhappy with the franchise's decision to head into the 2026-27 season without a traditional starting point guard.
A trial by fire is good for Khaman Maluach, but how much longer can the Suns afford to burn?
By Gerald Bourguet Three games into the season, the Phoenix Suns already have quite a few problems to address. Their 3-point shooting has been predictably subpar, their defense has been outright atrocious,... The post A trial by fire is good for Khaman Maluach, but how much longer can the Suns afford to burn? first appeared on Sports360AZ .
Suns need Devin Booker to have most passive game in years against Warriors
The Suns can't have Devin Booker bail them out with another 43-point performance when they meet the woeful Warriors again; it only papers over their flaws.
Suns players frustrated by lack of true point guard
The Phoenix Suns’ locker room is experiencing growing frustration over the team’s lack of a true point guard, Chris Haynes reported on Oct. 29, as Phoenix opened the season with a 1-2 record. “There’s some growing frustration within that locker room for the simple fact that that roster does not have a point guard that […] The post Suns players frustrated by lack of true point guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Suns Players Reportedly Frustrated With Lack Of True Point Guard On Roster
Phoenix Suns players are reportedly growing frustrated with the absence of a traditional point guard, according to Chris Haynes.
Suns rumors: Why there’s growing frustration in locker room after just 3 games
Frustration is reportedly building inside the Phoenix Suns’ locker room just three games into the season. The concern centers on the team’s lack of a traditional point guard, an issue that has complicated Phoenix’s offensive organization despite its plans to develop Jalen Green’s playmaking. NBA insider Chris Haynes revealed the growing concerns during NBA TV’s […] The post Suns rumors: Why there’s growing frustration in locker room after just 3 games appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Report: Suns have locker room frustration over lack of a point guard
It's three games in, but the Phoenix Suns' struggles have reportedly caused locker room discontent. And not because of the defensive and rebounding issues that have presented themselves.
Dejounte Murray is a problematic solution for Suns' early season roster woes
The Suns are floundering early in the season, and Dejounte Murray's potential availability would solve some issues and create others.
Shaq mocks Charles Barkley’s NBA championship claim
Shaquille O’Neal took another opportunity to joke about Charles Barkley’s lack of an NBA championship after the former Phoenix Suns star appeared to suggest that he had won a title during his playing career. The exchange occurred while Barkley was speaking with Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving about how former NBA stars can use their […] The post Shaq mocks Charles Barkley’s NBA championship claim appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Oso Ighodaro's confidence could take massive dent with potential Jokic matchup
Suns big man Oso Ighodaro might be back to take on the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic, but that could destroy his confidence as it did one year ago.
Miles Bridges must improve quickly to justify the Suns’ trade
The Phoenix Suns sit last in defensive rating and struggle offensively after three games of the 2026‑27 season, and Miles Bridges is a key focus. Acquired for Royce O’Neale, Grayson Allen and a first‑round pick, Bridges posts a –17.0 net rating, the worst on the team, shoots just 20% from three on 6.7 attempts per game, and has been forced into a small‑ball center role due to injuries. While his rebounding (6.3 per game) is decent, his defense and shooting are dragging the Suns down. The article argues Bridges must deliver elite effort and improve quickly—ideally before December—or his tenure in Phoenix could end swiftly, casting further doubt on owner Mat Ishbia’s roster moves.
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Booker Can’t Do It Alone
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Jordan Goodwin is showing how to play “Suns’ Basketball”
Jordan Goodwin is emerging as a bright spot for the Phoenix Suns early in the 2026‑27 season. Despite a 1‑2 start and injuries to Oso Ighodaro and Mark Williams, Goodwin’s hustle, rebounding and playmaking have helped keep the team competitive, highlighted by his impact in the 131‑122 win over the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 24. The Suns struggle with three‑point shooting (31.9%, 20th) and offensive rebounding (27th), but Goodwin’s versatility—attacking gaps, creating assists and battling the boards—offers a template for the roster. Critics note inconsistent performances from Jalen Green, Devin Booker and others, underscoring the need to build around Goodwin’s energy.
Pain of ditching Mikal Bridges for Kevin Durant still being felt by Suns in 2026
The Suns are still being haunted by the Kevin Durant trade as former player Mikal Bridges is exactly what this team needs to be competitive in 2026.
Phoenix Suns, Mercury CEO and wife launch youth basketball scholarship program
Phoenix Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein, together with his wife Sydney, have launched a scholarship program in partnership with the nonprofit RAMMS to fund youth participation in the Jr. Suns and Jr. Mercury basketball leagues. The initiative covers registration fees, equipment, tickets and other resources for K‑8 students, aiming to lower the cost barrier for families across Arizona. The program underscores the teams' community commitment and opens registration through RAMMS.org, offering more kids the chance to learn basketball fundamentals and develop life‑skills on and off the court.
State of Zags in the NBA: Graham Ike Starts for Golden State Warriors
Rookie Gonzaga alum Graham Ike earns his first NBA start for the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 23, scoring 10 points in 12 minutes against Memphis and logging a 12‑point, 10‑rebound double‑double the next night versus Phoenix. Undrafted and signed to an Exhibit‑10 deal in June, Ike’s early minutes shine amid a rebuilding Warriors roster. The piece also notes fellow Zags Jalen Suggs’ 14‑point outing for Orlando before a knee bone bruise sidelines him for two weeks, and highlights Andrew Nembhard’s solid start with Indiana. Connections between Gonzaga’s Mark Few and Warriors’ Steve Kerr hint at more opportunities for Ike this season.
Suns sickened as Toumani Camara looks to be making genuine leap
Toumani Camara looks to be making a real leap for the Trail Blazers to leave the struggling Suns thinking about what might have been.
Suns’ early problem goes beyond getting Devin Booker better shots
The Suns need to get their offense organized. They also need to stop giving opponents a second turn with the ball. Through Phoenix’s first three games, the rebounding numbers were particularly difficult to overlook. Opponents collected 43.3% of their own misses, while the Suns allowed a league-high 15.7 offensive rebounds and 23.0 second-chance points per […] The post Suns’ early problem goes beyond getting Devin Booker better shots appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Blazers Assign Yang Hansen to Rip City Remix
The Portland Trail Blazers have moved second‑year center Yang Hansen to their G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix, announcing the decision on X. Hansen, the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has logged just one appearance this season, scoring 5 points with 3 rebounds in 12 minutes against the Phoenix Suns. After split stints between the NBA squad and the Remix during his rookie year, the team formalizes his assignment to the G League for further development.
Jalen Williams Undergoes Surgery, Will Be Reevaluated Before Season Ends
The Oklahoma City Thunder confirm that forward Jalen Williams has had successful surgery to repair a fractured left fibula and dislocated ankle, with ligament reconstruction completed. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of the Thunder's 112-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, and he will be re‑evaluated after the 2026‑27 regular season. With Williams sidelined and perimeter defender Cason Wallace out indefinitely due to a torn labrum, Oklahoma City relied on Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain, who started in Monday's victory over the Phoenix Suns.
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