The Phoenix Suns are currently facing something they did not have to navigate much during their memorable 2020-21 run to the NBA Finals: injuries. Dario Saric hasn’t played all season. Deandre Ayton had a leg contusion earlier in the year. Frank Kaminsky has a stress reaction in his right knee, return date TBD. Abdel Nader is out on “injury management”. Devin Booker is out with a hamstring issue.
Last season was a mirage compared to the rest of the league as the team avoided setbacks that landed starters on the bench. When injuries arise, so too does a common narrative: do they need to add depth?