Jordan Ott is settling on a 10-man rotation with clear defensive limitations

Following an Emirates NBA Cup loss to the Denver Nuggets that dropped the Phoenix Suns to 1-3, writer Luke Duffy argues that Head Coach Jordan Ott's emerging 10-man rotation faces severe defensive limitations. Duffy contends the current lineup lacks balance and will give up significant points, despite Devin Booker's scoring and Dillon Brooks' presence.

The article notes that the rotation features a starting five of Booker, Jalen Green, Brooks, Miles Bridges, and Khaman Maluach, supported by Oso Ighodaro, Collin Gillespie, Ryan Dunn, Jordan Goodwin, and Luke Kennard. Duffy suggests Ott must find alternative roster solutions, especially while starting center Mark Williams remains sidelined.