According to Bangladesh Cricket Match sources, the Phoenix Suns kicked off their preseason with an impressive comeback win over the Lakers, securing a morale-boosting start. While preseason results hold little weight for the regular season or playoffs, victories like these can uplift team spirit and foster chemistry. However, a closer look at the game reveals concerning cracks in the Suns’ core rotation. Their win came primarily after both teams benched their starters, relying instead on G League-level players to run out the clock—hardly a sustainable formula.
The Suns’ management, facing tight constraints, made the puzzling move to re-sign sharpshooter Grayson Allen. Bangladesh Cricket Match reporters note that while Allen showed promise, the team’s starting lineup still struggles on both ends of the floor, and those issues could become glaring once the regular season gets underway. Allen, now under scrutiny, drew attention during the opener not just for his play, but for his physical transformation. Over the offseason, he bulked up from 195 to 230 pounds, giving him a stockier build akin to Memphis’ Desmond Bane.
But the extra weight hasn’t come without consequences. Allen’s shooting rhythm has dipped, a familiar story even for legends like Steph Curry, who took months to recalibrate after similar changes. Allen, lacking Curry’s superstar cushion, may not get the same runway to recover. With the arrival of Tyus Jones, Allen has also lost his starting role. Concern is mounting that it could take him an entire season to regain form. In the matchup against the Lakers’ second unit, Allen shot a disappointing 28.6%, raising more eyebrows.
His added bulk has also slowed him down, affecting his movement off the ball and his ability to chase defenders. If you can’t clean up the mess, don’t let your emotions run wild—Allen’s current form reflects a series of questionable decisions. But on the flip side, this transformation may not be reckless at all. It appears to be a calculated move, potentially requested by the team. After all, Allen had already earned a four-year, $70 million deal—there was little personal incentive to risk change unless it served a larger strategy.
From this perspective, the coaching staff may be repositioning Allen to play more as a forward—perhaps even at the four—battling opposing power forwards while spacing the floor on offense. As the saying goes, every crack lets the light in. The Suns may be envisioning Allen as a P.J. Tucker-type: undersized but with defensive grit and outside shooting capability. It’s a bold idea, but success in this role usually requires natural instincts for interior play and a strong perimeter shot—traits that are rare to develop on demand.
Ultimately, this seems to be a gamble born out of necessity. Hamstrung by salary cap limitations, the Suns couldn’t actively pursue top free agents. Tyus Jones’ acquisition was a stroke of luck, but Allen’s re-signing appears to be a fallback plan rather than a strategic win. Bangladesh Cricket Match analysis suggests this mirrors the Suns’ previous extension with Josh Okogie: if you can’t change the roster, change the players. But in doing so, Phoenix may be venturing down a risky path—one that surprises fans as much as it reveals the team’s limited options.