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Bright Side Wonders, Week 3: Did the Suns already find their Grayson Allen replacement?

The only time of the year when wins hold as much weight as a loss, the Phoenix Suns are taking advantage of the low-stakes games, getting their entire roster for regular-season play, with 14 players registering playing time in Saturday’s…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Bright Side Wonders, Week 3: Did the Suns already find their Grayson Allen replacement?
Key Things to Know
  • Holden Sherman questions whether Luke Kennard can replicate Grayson Allen's role after scoring 20 points against the Spurs.
  • Kennard led Phoenix's offense with 20 points on 15 shots during Saturday's 102-98 preseason victory over San Antonio.
  • Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach are competing for the Suns' starting center spot to replace Mark Williams.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Holden Sherman examines whether Phoenix Suns guard Luke Kennard can replace Grayson Allen's offensive production following Kennard's 20-point showing against the San Antonio Spurs. With Devin Booker and Miles Bridges sidelined, Kennard stepped into a primary scoring role during Saturday's 102-98 preseason victory, mirroring how Allen previously stepped up before being traded to the Charlotte Hornets.

The piece also highlights an unresolved competition between Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach for the starting center position to replace Mark Williams. Both big men have started preseason contests, with Ighodaro demonstrating playmaking ability and Maluach grabbing 15 rebounds against San Antonio as Phoenix prepares to conclude exhibition play against the Spurs and Utah Jazz.

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