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Suns Open Ott Era With Key Camp Calls on Booker’s Minutes, Fifth Starter

Ott’s first camp centers on Devin Booker’s workload plus a wide‑open fifth starter spot.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) talk during a time out against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Nov. 10, 2024.
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Overview

  • Media day is Sept. 24 with training camp opening Sept. 25, followed by a preseason trip to China on Oct. 10–12.
  • Four starters are expected to be Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams, with Ryan Dunn, Royce O’Neale or Oso Ighodaro vying for the final spot.
  • Ott must balance Booker’s heavy usage after he averaged 37.3 minutes and a career‑best 7.1 assists last season.
  • Phoenix is rebuilding its backcourt around Booker and newly acquired Green, who called the pairing a “deadly scoring duo.”
  • Rookie roles are under evaluation, including No. 10 pick Khaman Maluach plus Rasheer Fleming and two‑way guard Koby Brea, as Williams’ injury history could open early opportunities at center.