Suns Reveal Starting Lineup vs Bucks Amid Injuries

Phoenix looks to end four-game skid against Milwaukee without several key players.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:35am

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The Phoenix Suns will be shorthanded as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks, with several key players out due to injury. Head coach Jordan Ott has announced the starting lineup, which features Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, and Oso Ighodaro. Despite the injuries, Ott is confident in the team's young players and believes they have an opportunity to step up and contribute.

Why it matters

The Suns have lost four straight games, all by eight points or less, and are hoping to get back on track against the Bucks. With several key players out, this game presents a chance for younger players to prove themselves and potentially help the team end its losing streak.

The details

The Suns will be without Royce O'Neale, Grayson Allen, Haywood Highsmith, Mark Williams, and Dillon Brooks due to injury. While the Bucks are also missing Giannis Antetekounmpo, the Suns are not at full strength. Coach Ott is confident in the team's young players, such as Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluach, who have been getting more playing time due to the injuries.

  • The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM AZ time on March 22, 2026.

The players

Jordan Ott

The head coach of the Phoenix Suns, who is tasked with leading the team to victory despite the injuries.

Devin Booker

A star player for the Phoenix Suns, who will be part of the starting lineup against the Bucks.

Jalen Green

A young player for the Phoenix Suns, who will be part of the starting lineup against the Bucks.

Collin Gillespie

A player for the Phoenix Suns, who will be part of the starting lineup against the Bucks.

Jordan Goodwin

A player for the Phoenix Suns, who will be part of the starting lineup against the Bucks.

Oso Ighodaro

A player for the Phoenix Suns, who will be part of the starting lineup against the Bucks.

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What they’re saying

“It's an opportunity for the guys that've been working, it was similar on the end of that road trip, same thing. We trust in their development. We see them work every day. Teammates see them work every day. So great opportunity for those guys and coming off the road trip, it's good to be home.”

— Jordan Ott, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns

“It's good to be home, playing, again, meaningful games here in March. I do think we're playing better. So I think there's a lot of positives we can take from that road trip. And these guys have some confidence, even the guys that got some minutes there to tail end of the road trip. They were in those big games, playing in big moments into the fourth quarter. So excited for all that to come together tonight and to be home.”

— Jordan Ott, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns

What’s next

The Suns will look to end their four-game losing streak and get back in the win column against the Bucks. If they are successful, it could provide momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The takeaway

Despite the injuries, the Suns are confident in their young players and believe they have an opportunity to step up and contribute. This game against the Bucks will be a test of the team's resilience and ability to overcome adversity.