Suns look to adjust offensive strategy after trades ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Phoenix Suns aim to address floor spacing concerns as they prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Following the acquisition of Miles Bridges, the team had to part ways with sharpshooters Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale, raising questions about their offensive effectiveness. Head coach Jordan Ott plans to prioritize quick shot attempts, encouraging players like Luke Kennard and Khaman Maluach to increase shooting volume. The effectiveness of their offense will depend significantly on the ability of Maluach to become a reliable floor-spacer.
- •Miles Bridges acquired, replacing high-volume shooters Allen and O'Neale.
- •Suns coach Jordan Ott emphasizes quick, high-IQ offensive principles.
- •Luke Kennard expected to boost shooting volume and efficiency.
- •Khaman Maluach needs to develop as a floor-spacer for the offense.
- •Suns looking to replicate offensive success from the 2025-26 season.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — How Phoenix Suns Can Overcome Their Biggest Offensive Concern
"With Miles Bridges replacing elite sharpshooters, coach Jordan Ott must weaponize Luke Kennard’s efficiency and Khaman Maluach’s potential to prevent a stagnant offense from collapsing inward.
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