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Three major storylines for the Phoenix Suns’ season opener against the Blazers

PORTLAND – The Phoenix Suns’ season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers will be more than the beginning of an 82-game schedule. It will offer the first meaningful evidence of what this new-look roster wants to become, and there are…

By Burn City Sports · Yard Barker

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 4:17 PM

Key Things to Know

Burn City Sports outlines three major storylines for the Phoenix Suns' season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jalen Green handling playmaking duties could allow Devin Booker to focus primarily on scoring.
With Mark Williams injured, big men Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach face an immediate opportunity for minutes.

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Burn City Sports outlines three primary storylines for the Phoenix Suns entering their season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers. The preview focuses on Jalen Green potentially handling primary playmaking duties to free Devin Booker into a primary scoring role, alongside frontcourt rotation adjustments required due to Mark Williams' injury.

Additional storylines focus on young big men Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach competing for playing time in Williams' absence. The outlet also highlights the integration of new roster additions, noting Miles Bridges in the starting lineup, rookie Koa Peat, and Luke Kennard's status following a preseason knee injury.

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