The Phoenix Suns’ offensive rhythm is completely out of whack this season, and it’s all stemming from a gaping hole in their playmaking. NBA insider Chris Haynes just dropped the report: the Suns are growing “increasingly frustrated” internally over their total lack of a traditional point guard, the kind of guy who actually runs an offense and sets up teammates. This isn’t just a minor blip; it sounds like a core problem already.
The Booker Problem: Not a Point Guard, Folks
So, what’s really going on in Phoenix? The Suns are rolling out a backcourt of Devin Booker and Jalen Green, both absolute shoot-first guards. There’s no one truly dictating the offense, no one consistently feeding their teammates. Think about it: Phoenix hasn’t had a *true* point guard running the show since Chris Paul left earlier this decade. We all saw how Paul and Booker gelled back then, even reaching the NBA Finals in 2021 before Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks shut them down.
Booker’s been forced to take on more of the playmaking duties since, but let’s be real, that’s not the best use of his insane scoring skillset. The Suns are hoping they can fix this point guard issue from within, but honestly, the current roster just doesn’t have an answer. That means if they’re serious about salvining their season, they’ve got to look outside.
Five Guys Who Could Save Phoenix’s Season
If the Suns are truly committed to getting back on track, they’re going to have to make a move. Here are five names being floated that could give them that much-needed jolt:
* **Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks:** This guy, at 34, is still making an impact after missing the entire 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. He’s not exactly a pass-first maestro, but you can’t deny his ball-handling wizardry. He could definitely take some pressure off Booker. The catch? Cooper Flagg is blowing up in Dallas, so the Mavs might actually keep Irving and make their own win-now moves. That’s a tough break.
* **De’Aaron Fox, San Antonio Spurs:** The Spurs are loaded at point guard with Fox, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle all sharing the court. Coach Mitch Johnson is running an “awkward” starting lineup because of it. A Fox-for-Green swap makes a ton of sense for both teams. Phoenix gets its playmaker, and San Antonio gets a premium shot creator in Green, who’s only 24 and fits their timeline.
* **Dejounte Murray, New Orleans Pelicans:** Murray has been outstanding defensively in his first season back from a torn Achilles. His 3-point shot is still a work in progress, sure, but Phoenix has enough quality shooting around him to make that a non-issue. He could be a real difference-maker.
* **Dennis Schroder, Charlotte Hornets:** This dude is an “absolute gamer.” He’s been thrown into some high-leverage spots early this season with Coby White and Kon Knueppel sidelined. Schroder is a huge reason Charlotte snagged three of their first four wins, which means Charles Lee and Co. might want to hang onto him for depth. But, selling high makes total sense for a Hornets team that’s still building for the future, doesn’t it?
* **Scoot Henderson, Portland Trail Blazers:** Portland is also facing a point guard logjam, with Damian Lillard and Ja Morant in the mix. That’s left Henderson, the former No. 3 overall pick, as the odd man out, averaging a career-low 19 minutes a game off the bench. A fresh start in Phoenix could be exactly what Henderson needs.
This early in the season, with internal frustration already bubbling up, the Suns are at a crossroads. They either figure out how to get a true floor general, or this season could go south fast. The clock is ticking if they want to get things back on track.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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