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The Phoenix Suns have yet to find a consistent offensive rhythm this season, and the root cause appears to be a shortage of playmaking. With Devin Booker and Jalen Green—both score-first guards—in the starting backcourt, the team lacks a true facilitator. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, this roster construction is causing increasing frustration within the organization.
Phoenix has not had a traditional point guard since Chris Paul's tenure earlier this decade. Paul and Booker formed a dynamic duo that propelled the Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals, where they fell to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Since then, Booker has shouldered more playmaking responsibilities, but it has not proven to be the best use of his skill set. While Haynes reports that the Suns hope to resolve the issue internally before making any drastic moves, a solution on the current roster seems unlikely. As a result, here are five point guards the Suns could target via trade if they are serious about turning their season around.
Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks
Irving, 34, remains impactful despite a torn ACL that sidelined him for the entire 2025-26 season. Though not a prolific passer, he is one of the NBA's most gifted ball-handlers and could alleviate pressure on Booker. However, with Cooper Flagg's rise to stardom, Dallas may choose to keep Irving and pursue win-now moves before the trade deadline.
De'Aaron Fox, San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs have an abundance of quality point guards, forcing coach Mitch Johnson to use an awkward lineup featuring Fox, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle. A Fox-for-Green swap could benefit both teams: Phoenix acquires a playmaker, while San Antonio gains premium shot creation from a 24-year-old whose age aligns better with their timeline.
Dejounte Murray, New Orleans Pelicans
Murray has been impressive in his first season back from a torn Achilles, particularly on defense. He is still refining his 3-point shot, but Phoenix's surrounding shooting would mitigate any spacing concerns.
Dennis Schroder, Charlotte Hornets
Schroder has stepped up in high-pressure moments early this season with Coby White and Kon Knueppel out, proving to be a reliable performer. He played a key role in Charlotte's 3-1 start, and the Hornets may prefer to keep him for depth. However, selling high could make sense for a team still building for the future.
Scoot Henderson, Portland Trail Blazers
Like San Antonio, Portland entered the season with a point guard logjam, led by Damian Lillard and Ja Morant. This has made Henderson, the former No. 3 overall pick, the odd man out, averaging a career-low 19 minutes per game off the bench. A fresh start in Phoenix could benefit Henderson and give the Suns a young playmaker to develop.
Originally reported by yahoo.