Phoenix Suns Reveal Starters for NBA Cup Opener

Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Chris Paul and Torrey Craig to start for the Suns against the New Orleans Pelicans

Head Coach Monty Williams unveils starting lineup for team's first game of the season

The Phoenix Suns have announced their starting lineup for their NBA Cup opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, October 19.

The starting lineup will feature Deandre Ayton at center, Devin Booker at shooting guard, Mikal Bridges at small forward, Chris Paul at point guard and Torrey Craig at power forward.

This is the same starting lineup that the Suns used for the majority of last season, when they finished with the best record in the NBA.

The Suns are hoping to build on their success from last season and make a run to the NBA championship this year.

Ayton and Booker lead the way for the Suns

Ayton and Booker are the two key players for the Suns.

Ayton is a 6-foot-11 center who is one of the best young players in the NBA.

He is a skilled scorer and rebounder, and he is also a good defender.

Booker is a 6-foot-5 shooting guard who is one of the best shooters in the NBA.

He is also a good scorer and passer, and he is a good defender.

Bridges, Paul and Craig provide support

Bridges, Paul and Craig are all key role players for the Suns.

Bridges is a 6-foot-7 small forward who is a good defender and shooter.

Paul is a 6-foot-1 point guard who is one of the best passers in the NBA.

He is also a good scorer and defender.

Craig is a 6-foot-7 power forward who is a good defender and rebounder.

He is also a good shooter.

Suns hope to make a deep playoff run

The Suns are hoping to make a deep playoff run this year.

They have a talented roster, and they have a good coach in Monty Williams.

The Suns are one of the favorites to win the NBA championship this year.