What is wrong with the Phoenix Suns?

Writer Brandon Duenas argues that the Phoenix Suns face deep structural and offensive identity issues following an unconvincing 1-2 start to the season. The concerns intensified after Devin Booker scored just three points on 1-of-7 shooting in a wire-to-wire loss against a depleted Oklahoma City Thunder squad, shortly after his 43-point showing against Golden State.

Duenas asserts that Phoenix struggles with poor roster fit, rebounding deficits, and an overreliance on Booker to generate offense alongside Miles Bridges and Dillon Brooks. While noting positive outings from Jalen Green, Luke Kennard, and Collin Gillespie, the writer concludes that significant lineup sacrifices and structural adjustments are urgently required.