SAN ANTONIO – Phoenix Suns guard Luke Kennard went to the locker room midway through the second quarter after an awkward landing on a contested floater against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
He stayed on that end of the court slightly bending over as the Suns were a man down on the defensive end.
When there was a stoppage in play, Kennard went straight to the locker room with 6:43 left in the first half.
The Suns trailed 34-32 at the time Kennard checked out of the game.
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One of the NBA’s top 3-point shooters, Kennard signed with the Suns in the offseason.
Phoenix Suns’ Khaman Maluach (10) is introduced before their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (9) lays the ball up past San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) shoots the ball against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) saves the ball off of San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) attempts a layup against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott yells out to his team as they play the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Haywood Highsmith (8) defends a pass by San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin (0) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) grabs a rebound against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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A young fans cheers from the stands as the Phoenix Suns play the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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The Phoenix Suns dancers perform during the team’s game against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs guard StephonCastle (5) dunks the ball against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) shoots the ball over drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Carter Bryant (11) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) helps up teammate Dillon Brooks (3) after he is fouled by the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro(11) dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Koa Peat (18) is defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Maliq Brown (15) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs guard Harrison Barnes (40) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) looks to drive past San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Dylan Brooks (3) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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The Phoenix Suns dancers perform during the team’s game against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Luke Kennard (8) attempts a pass as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) defends at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) walks the court as they play the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) strips the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) reacts with guard-forward Dillon Brooks (3) after being fouled against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) controls the ball against Chicago Bulls forward-center Jalen Smith (25) during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) fouls Phoenix Suns guard-forward Dillon Brooks (3) during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) drives the ball against Chicago Bulls forward-guard Isaac Okoro (35) during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) drives the ball towards the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) goes up for a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Pat Spencer (61) goes up for a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard-forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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The Chicago Bulls bench looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward Dailyn Swain (5) goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) is fouled while going up for a shot against Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (35) goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward-guard Isaac Okoro (35) goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) controls the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
(Patrick Gorski/IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns tries to drive around Duncan Robinson #55 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Daniss Jenkins #24 of the Detroit Pistons tries to drive around Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Tolu Smith #35 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket past Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns tries to control the ball between Kevin Huerter #27 and Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns is fouled by Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns dunks ahead of Javonte Green #31 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns tries to get a first-half shot off around Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns drives around John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Phoenix Suns’ Khaman Maluach (10) is introduced before their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns’ Khaman Maluach (10) is introduced before their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (9) lays the ball up past San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) shoots the ball against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) saves the ball off of San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) attempts a layup against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott yells out to his team as they play the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Haywood Highsmith (8) defends a pass by San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin (0) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Joe Rondone/The Republic)
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Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) grabs a rebound against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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A young fans cheers from the stands as the Phoenix Suns play the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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The Phoenix Suns dancers perform during the team’s game against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs guard StephonCastle (5) dunks the ball against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) shoots the ball over drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Carter Bryant (11) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) helps up teammate Dillon Brooks (3) after he is fouled by the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro(11) dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Koa Peat (18) is defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Maliq Brown (15) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs guard Harrison Barnes (40) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) looks to drive past San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Dylan Brooks (3) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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The Phoenix Suns dancers perform during the team’s game against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Luke Kennard (8) attempts a pass as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) defends at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) walks the court as they play the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) strips the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) reacts with guard-forward Dillon Brooks (3) after being fouled against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) controls the ball against Chicago Bulls forward-center Jalen Smith (25) during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) fouls Phoenix Suns guard-forward Dillon Brooks (3) during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) drives the ball against Chicago Bulls forward-guard Isaac Okoro (35) during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) drives the ball towards the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) goes up for a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard Pat Spencer (61) goes up for a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns guard-forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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The Chicago Bulls bench looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward Dailyn Swain (5) goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) is fouled while going up for a shot against Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (35) goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward-guard Isaac Okoro (35) goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) controls the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at United Center in Chicago, on Oct. 7, 2026.
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Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns tries to drive around Duncan Robinson #55 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Daniss Jenkins #24 of the Detroit Pistons tries to drive around Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Tolu Smith #35 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket past Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns tries to control the ball between Kevin Huerter #27 and Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns is fouled by Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns dunks ahead of Javonte Green #31 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns tries to get a first-half shot off around Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns drives around John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 5, 2026, in Detroit.
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Phoenix has one final preseason game remaining Friday, Oct. 16, at home against the Utah Jazz. The Suns open the 2026-27 season Oct. 21, on the road versus the Portland Trail Blazers.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Luke Kennard leaves Suns preseason game after awkward landing