The Phoenix Suns closed their road preseason schedule with a 123-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on October 14, a defeat compounded by an injury to sharpshooter Luke Kennard. The game at Frost Bank Arena saw the Suns rest all of their primary starters, handing extended minutes to the second unit.
The Suns elected to sit Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Miles Bridges, Oso Ighodaro, and Collin Gillespie for this exhibition. Their starting five featured Jamaree Bouyea, Luke Kennard, Haywood Highsmith, Ryan Dunn, and Khaman Maluach. Bouyea and Dunn each scored a team-high 15 points, with Bouyea adding eight assists and four rebounds. The Spurs, starting De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell, and Victor Wembanyama, were led by Wembanyama's game-high 19 points. The final preseason scoreline was San Antonio Spurs 123-103 Phoenix Suns.
The major concern for Phoenix emerged in the second quarter when Luke Kennard left the game with a sore left knee and did not return. Suns coach Jordan Ott said Kennard was in good spirits postgame, but a further update will come once the team returns to Phoenix. The team is hopeful the injury is not a long-term issue.
Luke Kennard provides essential perimeter shooting for a Suns second unit that has questions about its offensive spacing. He is a candidate to play starter minutes and could be part of a three-guard lineup to begin games. While the reserve group has the potential to be elite defensively, Kennard's floor-stretching ability is a key component of the team's offensive plan. His absence would force a significant adjustment.
Jamaree Bouyea's performance offered a positive note. Operating as the emergency point guard with the regulars resting, he demonstrated capable playmaking and scoring. His eight assists and four rebounds showed he can handle the role if called upon during the regular season.
Phoenix has one more preseason contest to fine-tune its roster before the games start to count. They will host the Utah Jazz at home on October 16. After that, the focus shifts entirely to the regular season opener. The Suns begin their 2026-27 NBA campaign on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21.
This preseason has been a mixed bag for Phoenix. Their recent results include a 102-98 win over these same Spurs on October 10, but also losses to the Chicago Bulls (124-117 on October 7) and the Detroit Pistons (109-107 on October 5). The final tune-up against Utah is a last chance to build cohesion, particularly if Kennard's knee issue lingers. Fans can track the team's upcoming schedule on our schedule page.
