Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott did not second the notion that the middle competitors has already been determined as he spoke to the media on Friday, Oct. 9.
Oso Ighodaro has began the primary two preseason video games. He is battling 7-footer Khaman Maluach for the beginning large place.
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“We’ll take the identical preseason method,” Suns coach Jordan Ott mentioned after Friday’s observe. “5 of those video games. Two younger guys. They proceed to get higher. Have totally different presents that we’re nonetheless making an attempt to determine. Combine and match a bit bit even in these final three video games.”
The Suns will play their third preseason recreation Saturday, Oct. 10, towards the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Heart.
Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns tries to drive round Duncan Robinson #55 of the Detroit Pistons within the first half throughout a preseason recreation at Little Caesars Enviornment on Oct. 05, 2026, in Detroit.
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Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns tries to drive round Duncan Robinson #55 of the Detroit Pistons within the first half throughout a preseason recreation at Little Caesars Enviornment on Oct. 05, 2026, in Detroit.
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Jalen Inexperienced #4 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket previous Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons within the first half throughout a preseason recreation at Little Caesars Enviornment on Oct. 05, 2026, in Detroit.
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Jalen Inexperienced #4 of the Phoenix Suns tries to manage the ball between Kevin Huerter #27 and Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons within the first half throughout a preseason recreation at Little Caesars Enviornment on Oct. 05, 2026, in Detroit.
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Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns is fouled by Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons within the first half throughout a preseason recreation at Little Caesars Enviornment on Oct. 05, 2026, in Detroit.
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Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns dunks forward of Javonte Inexperienced #31 of the Detroit Pistons within the first half throughout a preseason recreation at Little Caesars Enviornment on Oct. 05, 2026, in Detroit.
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Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns tries to get a first-half shot off round Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons throughout a preseason recreation at Little Caesars Enviornment on Oct. 05, 2026, in Detroit.
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Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns drives round John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons within the first half throughout a preseason recreation at Little Caesars Enviornment on Oct. 05, 2026, in Detroit.
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ESPN2 is televising the 7:30 p.m. recreation.
Ott might decide to begin Maluach towards Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama, the reigning NBA Defensive Participant of the 12 months who led San Antonio to the 2026 NBA Finals.
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The Suns are 0-2 in preseason motion, shedding on the highway to the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls, whereas the Spurs enter their second preseason recreation 0-1 after falling 123-116 to the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 8.
The Spurs have been with out De’Aaron Fox towards the Hawks as he was a late scratch as a consequence of soreness from a rigorous exercise, the San Antonio Specific-Information reported.
The Suns could also be with out Miles Bridges, who suffered a proper ankle harm within the second quarter of Wednesday’s recreation towards the Bulls. Ott mentioned x-rays have been unfavorable, however they plan to “be sensible” with Bridges.
Have opinions in regards to the present state of the Suns? Attain Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com or contact him at 480-810-5518. Observe him on X, previously Twitter, at @DuaneRankin.
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