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Dec 27, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) react after a made basket against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

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Dec 27, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) react after a made basket against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
The Phoenix Suns, once seen as strong contenders, are grappling with a tumultuous NBA season. Hovering at a lackluster 14-13 record, they’ve failed to live up to the preseason hype that followed the acquisition of Bradley Beal. With Beal’s recurring injuries limiting him to just six games, the Suns find themselves at a crossroads.
The anger has reached boiling point, as talked about on the In a Club 520 podcast. Former Bucks player Jeff Teague argued with Kevin Durant’s complaints and suggested a smart plan to solve their point guard problem.
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Teague questions Durant’s frustration
As the Suns go through a hard season, Bradley Beal’s absence is crucial. The dream team of Beal, Durant, and Booker has been having trouble working well together because of the player’s injury. In the podcast, Jeff Teague talked about Durant’s noticeable anger. He said, “KD is talking about being frustrated; he shouldn’t be complaining, though. As for Beal being out, I say he has a right to be upset.”
Although Beal has a history of injuries, Teague says the Suns should have brought in another point guard. “Beal’s history You know that Brad is injured. Yeah, you took a gamble on that. You can’t be upset about that. Yeah, I think they should have gone with another point guard, like John Wall.”
Even though ESPN’s Brian Windhorst predicted a very high-scoring season, what is really happening on the court tells us something different. The team’s slump in the last 15–15, losing nine of the last thirteen games, shows how hard it is for them to find their scoring rhythm. The need for a reliable playmaker becomes glaring, and Teague’s plea for a seasoned point guard gains resonance in the face of mounting disappointments.
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Suns look for answers with Beal out against Hornets
Looking forward, the upcoming game against the Charlotte Hornets adds trouble to the Suns’ problems. Bradley Beal’s long-lasting ankle hurt and Damion Lee’s unsure return date make the team’s problems worse. The Hornets, dealing with their own injury problems, are going through without important players like LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward.
The Suns need to deal with their point guard problem as they get ready for the Hornets. With Beal out and doubts about other important players, fans need a quick answer. With the trade deadline getting closer, the Suns’ management needs to make smart decisions. These moves could save a season that is beginning to fall apart in their hands.
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Asking a five-star NBA player to join seems not just as a way to solve court problems but a great help for a team that needs salvation. Whether the Suns listen to this order is still unknown. But it’s obvious: time is running out for a team that hasn’t achieved what fans expected so far.
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