Oso Ighodaro Moves Into Phoenix Suns Starting Lineup to Boost Defense

The Phoenix Suns inserted Oso Ighodaro into the starting lineup for Thursday's victory over the Orlando Magic to address defensive struggles and offensive flow. Despite recovering from an opening-night right oblique strain, Ighodaro boasts an on/off defensive rating improvement of -17.2 points per 100 possessions, ranking eighth in the NBA. Advanced metrics project his added size and lower turnover rate to provide an immediate positive impact while stabilizing the frontcourt.