4. Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns made headlines by adding Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker to their roster. These three stars bring immense offensive firepower to the team. However, the Suns still have some areas of concern heading into the season. Depth, defense, and health are the prominent worries for Phoenix.
While they made some solid minimum signings, the lack of a true point guard and the defensive downgrade with Jusuf Nurkić and Beal replacing Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul raises questions. Additionally, the injury histories of Durant, Beal, and Nurkić add an element of uncertainty to the Suns’ season.
3. Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks had an eventful offseason, culminating in the acquisition of Damian Lillard. However, it may take some time for Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo to find their rhythm on the court. The bigger concern for the Bucks is the lack of significant playing time for Khris Middleton during the preseason.
With the addition of a potent offensive player like Lillard and the loss of a defensive stalwart in the form of Jrue Holiday, the Bucks’ offense and defense may need time to adjust. It remains to be seen if the new additions will enhance the team’s performance or cancel each other out.