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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 .
Phoenix Suns players are reportedly growing frustrated with the absence of a traditional point guard, according to Chris Haynes.
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 .
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.
The Suns are floundering early in the season, and Dejounte Murray's potential availability would solve some issues and create others.
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 .
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
Toumani Camara looks to be making a real leap for the Trail Blazers to leave the struggling Suns thinking about what might have been.
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 .
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.
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.
The idea of Luke Kennard on the Suns was brilliant, but the reality after three games is that he can't have the desired impact if the team can't defend.
Oso Ighodaro's absence being felt this much by the Suns is a concern because the former second-round pick should not be this important to the team.
After a 43‑point outburst against Golden State, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker sputters with just three points on 1‑of‑7 shooting in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct. 26. The article examines how the Suns’ new‑look lineup and a cramped schedule—only three games played by the team so far—are exposing inconsistencies in Booker’s game, citing his lack of three‑point attempts against Portland and his defeated body language. It also questions whether the Suns should consider a trade before the December 15 deadline, given Booker’s dip from his former All‑NBA form.
Mavericks CEO Rick Welts announces his retirement at the end of 2026, handing the reins to President Ethan Casson as the team's new CEO and alternate governor. Welts, a Hall of Famer who returned in 2024 after stints with the Suns, Warriors and the NBA, has overseen a major organizational overhaul. Casson, who joined Dallas in 2025 after leading the Timberwolves/Lynx and serving as COO of the 49ers, brings 20+ years of sports‑business experience to guide the franchise into its next chapter.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell led his team to a 125-114 win over the Phoenix Suns. One day earlier, Cason Wallace suffered a torn left shoulder against the LA Clippers, and it got worse. Jalen Williams was carted off the court with a torn fibula and a dislocated left ankle. In the […] The post Ajay Mitchell embraces newfound role after Thunder lose Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Suns player‑turned‑analyst Eddie Johnson tells NextPredict’s Kyle Odegard that the Phoenix Suns must make Devin Booker the unquestioned focal point of their offense if they hope to mount another championship run. Johnson stresses that Booker should take the most shots, especially in the fourth quarter, and embrace the role of a definitive star who demands the ball in clutch moments. He praises Booker’s recent mindset shift and reminds fans that the Suns’ 2021 Finals run proves the guard can lead deep into the postseason, but sustained aggression and accountability are now required.
The Phoenix Suns’ early-season struggles aren’t caused by a deliberate small‑ball strategy but by injuries to both primary big men, forcing coach Jordan Ott to field undersized lineups. In the first three games the usual five—Booker, Brooks, Bridges, Green and Khaman Maluach—posted a dismal net rating of –35.5, while a tiny combo of Collin Gillespie, Jalen Green, Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Miles Bridges recorded a –105.2 net rating over just six minutes. By contrast, a five with Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, Luke Kennard, Miles Bridges and Ryan Dunn posted a +31.8 net rating (offensive 131.8, defensive 100.0). The article argues that small‑ball is a forced necessity, not a tactical choice, and urges patience until the Suns regain healthy center depth.
The latest "Fanning the Flames" podcast dives into the Phoenix Suns' opening games, questioning whether the team is headed for disaster, dissecting Devin Booker's recent performance, and exploring any signs of optimism for the season. Hosts Paul, Dan, and Justin break down the early trends and invite listener feedback, with links to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.