{
  "id": 17142881,
  "title": "What's really wrong with the Phoenix Suns so far this season?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/whats-really-wrong-with-the-phoenix-suns-so-far-this-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T23:21:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/whats-really-wrong-phoenix-suns-232128241.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Phoenix Suns are struggling this season, particularly on defense, which has been their biggest issue. Traditional point guard Devin Booker believes that a team needs players who can score, defend, and play off each other. However, the Suns lack this versatility and are last in the NBA in defensive rating. They have allowed over 120 points in their recent games, including a 41-point loss to Portland and a 121-point loss to Golden State. Coach Jordan Ott emphasized the importance of defense, stating that if players don't focus on it, they aren't paying attention. Despite adding back guard Oso Ighodaro, who can help with offense, the team's defensive struggles will continue to hinder their progress. Phoenix must improve their defensive backboard protection and play more in transition to become a well-rounded team capable of competing against top-ranked opponents.",
  "summary": "The Suns are preaching patience, but Devin Booker's 3-point disaster raises alarm. Find a point guard? No. Try playing better defense.",
  "key_points": [
    "Phoenix Suns struggle defensively this season.",
    "Allow over 120 points in recent games.",
    "Lack defensive versatility and backboard protection."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}