Bright Side Wonders, Week 3: Did the Suns already find their Grayson Allen replacement?

The Phoenix Suns are using preseason games as a testing ground for their roster, with 14 players seeing action in a 102–98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The absence of Devin Booker and Miles Bridges pushed Luke Kennard into a leading offensive role, where he delivered a standout performance with 20 points on 15 shots, including a sharp 10-of-10 from three-point range.

His ability to step up in scoring responsibilities mirrors the way Grayson Allen operated when key players were unavailable, raising questions about whether Kennard could fill a similar void for the Suns moving forward. Meanwhile, the team continues to evaluate its center position, alternating starts between Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach.

Ighodaro contributed five assists in the win, while Maluach dominated the boards with 15 rebounds, signaling an ongoing competition for the starting spot left vacant by Mark Williams’ departure.

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