RED FLAGS: Devin Booker No-Shows Once Again As Suns Starting Lineup Looks Lost In Loss to Thunder

Phoenix Suns raise red flags after loss to short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder. Are Devin Booker’s struggles a sign of bigger problems for Phoenix’s season ambitions? Benjamin Garcia breaks down why teams no longer fear Devin Booker in the Suns’ current lineup, the impact of Miles Bridges’ disappointing start, and glaring defensive woes that have sunk Phoenix to the NBA’s basement in defensive rating. The conversation explores the failed promise of team chemistry and scrappy identity, questionable fit of new additions like Luke Kennard, and why the Suns’ offense has grown one-dimensional and easy to disrupt. Key topics include Jalen Green’s standout performance, Khaman Maluach’s improving chemistry, and how long fans should stay patient before sounding the alarm. Can the Suns rediscover their defensive edge before the season slips away? 00:00 Early season struggles for Suns 05:08 Suns team chemistry concerns 06:49 Critiquing Suns Tactics 13:00 Booker struggling against top defenses 14:11 Devin Booker's shooting struggles 20:32 Criticism of Devin Booker's skills 27:25 Jalen Green's standout performance 29:03 Improving player chemistry 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns   / lockedonphxsuns   📲 Follow Locked On Suns on Instagram Locked On Suns   / lockedonphxsuns   📲 Follow Locked On Suns on X Locked On Suns https://x.com/LockedOnPHXSuns Brendon Kleen https://x.com/BrendonKleen14 Ben Garcia https://x.com/BenGarciaShow Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Quo Money is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Wayfair Transform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase. Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home. KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)