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Suns Set to Open Camp Under First-Time Coach Jordan Ott as Lineup Calls and Booker Usage Loom

Phoenix pivots to a retooled core around Devin Booker after the Durant and Beal exits, with roles to be defined before the Oct. 22 opener.

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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.
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a basket against Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at the TD Garden on April 04, 2025, in Boston.
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Overview

  • Media day is scheduled for Sept. 24 and training camp begins Sept. 25, with preseason games in China on Oct. 10 and 12 and the home opener Oct. 22 vs. the Kings.
  • Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams are expected to headline the starters, while Ryan Dunn, Royce O’Neale or Oso Ighodaro could claim the fifth spot as rookies are evaluated for early roles.
  • Ott must decide how to manage Booker’s workload after he averaged a career-high 37.3 minutes last season, with his Cleveland experience favoring a more balanced minutes distribution.
  • Sharpening the defense is a priority after Phoenix posted a 117.7 defensive rating last season, one of the league’s worst, as the new staff installs its approach.
  • Owner Mat Ishbia extended the team’s over-the-air TV deal with Gray Media for two years at more than $30 million annually, keeping Suns games free statewide.