PHOENIX — Reports of frustration inside the Phoenix Suns’ locker room over the team’s lack of a true point guard drew a sharp response from Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, who pushed back on it.
Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Jalen Green (4) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
“OMG NO this is not true. There is no dissension in the locker room,” Gambadoro wrote in a post on social media, disputing reports of internal frustration following comments from NBA insider Chris Haynes about the team’s offensive struggles and the absence of a traditional point guard.
Gambadoro said the negative reaction to the Suns’ early-season performance was premature, pointing to key injuries and the challenges of integrating new players as reasons for the team’s inconsistency.
OMG NO this is not true. There is no dissension in the locker room. The amount of negativity after the team has played just three games is mind boggling. They started 1-4 last year. No Mark Williams No Oso. They are without their top two Centers right now. Plus incorporating some new players in the mix. Give it some time. Yes, they played a terrible game against Portland and OKC – very disappointing. But way way too early to write them off. And once reporters start asking the players about this report you will soon find out it is not true.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) October 29, 2026
The Suns are currently without centers Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro, leaving the team shorthanded in the frontcourt. Gambadoro noted that their absences, combined with the addition of new players, have affected the team’s early-season progress.
“The amount of negativity after the team has played just three games is mind boggling,” Gambadoro wrote.
Oct 7, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) drives the ball against Chicago Bulls forward-guard Isaac Okoro (35) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
Still, concerns about Phoenix extend beyond the reported locker-room frustration. Fans have pointed to inconsistencies throughout the team’s first three games, raising questions about its performance on both ends of the court. The Suns have struggled to establish offensive rhythm while also lacking consistent competitiveness defensively.
Those issues have fueled speculation about the atmosphere inside the locker room, with Haynes’ report adding to questions about the team’s internal dynamics. However, reported frustration over the team’s offensive struggles does not necessarily mean there is dissension among players.
Oct 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reaches for the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Gambadoro predicted that if players were asked about the report, they would push back against it.
The Suns still have plenty to clean up, and their first three games have exposed areas that need improvement. Whether those struggles are simply early-season growing pains or signs of deeper issues remains to be seen.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
The Phoenix Suns have a point guard problem, and it’s ‘frustrating’ the locker room
