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Booker says Suns’ bench is ahead of the starters in early chemistry

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

After Saturday’s win over Golden State, Devin Booker said Phoenix’s second unit currently has more chemistry than the starting group.

He added the starters are still learning their roles, even as Luke Kennard made his season debut and fit the bench structure.

LINEUP CONTEXT

That leaves Phoenix’s rotation context unsettled, because the article suggests the bench’s clearer roles may be easier to trust while the starters sort out responsibilities.

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