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Suns Starters Return for Preseason Finale vs. Jazz
17 Oct
Summary
- Several key Suns players, including Booker and Green, are returning tonight.
- Kennard and Ighodaro are sidelined but expected ready for the season opener.
- The Suns aim to build habits and identity against the Jazz in their final preseason game.
The Phoenix Suns will see a significant boost in their lineup for their final preseason matchup against the Utah Jazz. Starters Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Miles Bridges, and Collin Gillespie are all slated to return to the court tonight. This marks a crucial step in their preparation for the regular season.
However, the Suns will be without Luke Kennard due to a knee tendon strain and Oso Ighodaro for hip soreness. Coach Jordan Ott anticipates both players will be ready for the season opener on Wednesday, October 22, 2026. Mark Williams remains out with a torn labrum.
The starting five for tonight's game will feature Jalen Green, Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Miles Bridges, and Khaman Maluach. Coach Ott expects the starters to play into the third quarter, providing a valuable extended run.
Facing the Utah Jazz, known for their size, offers a significant test for the Suns, especially after struggling with larger opponents last season. The Jazz's distinct style and off-ball actions will challenge Phoenix as they aim to build consistent habits and reinforce their team identity, mirroring their performance from the previous year.
