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Phoenix Suns player developments and rankings

Overview

Following criticisms of Devin Booker’s defensive and playmaking abilities, Phoenix Suns teammate Collin Gillespie defended the star, calling recent negative assessments a ‘bad take’. Coach Jordan Ott has also supported Booker, citing his commitment to team play and statistical increases in potential assists.

As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, ESPN’s top-100 player rankings placed Booker at No. 20. The Suns’ roster has since evolved with the addition of scorers Jalen Green and Miles Bridges, while Dillon Brooks returned to the top-100 list. Gillespie remains a noted source of optimism for the team’s offensive spacing.

Entities

Phoenix Suns · Devin Booker · Collin Gillespie · ESPN · Jordan Ott

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Phoenix Suns players featured in ESPN top-100 NBA rankings

    ESPN's top-100 NBA rankings feature Phoenix Suns stars Devin Booker at No. 20 and Dillon Brooks at No. 76, while team outlooks focus on roster spacing and the growth of reserve Collin Gillespie.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Devin Booker receives defense from teammate Collin Gillespie

    Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie defended Devin Booker against claims that the star lacks defensive and playmaking skills to lead the team to a championship.

Sources

poundingtherock.com · saopaulotimes.com.br · si.com