Khaman Maluach And Koa Peat Have Officially OUTGROWN Summer League, But They Should Still Play In It

Khaman Maluach And Koa Peat Have Officially OUTGROWN Summer League, But They Should Still Play In It

From Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns by Locked On Podcast Network, Brendon Kleen

July 15, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 2152

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The episode discusses the performance of Phoenix Suns' Summer League players, focusing on Khaman Maluach and Koa Peat, while evaluating their potential and the team's future.

Phoenix Suns’ Summer League breakouts spark conversation: Is Khaman Maluach already too good for more Vegas action? Benjamin Garcia dishes out progress report grades on Suns prospects, spotlighting Maluach's dominance, Koa Peat’s well-rounded play, and how Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea measure up. Does Phoenix finally have a stretch five to rival the days of Channing Frye—and who still needs to prove themselves? Garcia also weighs the pros and cons of shutting down key young players early, examines what Luke Kennard and Miles Bridges bring to the roster, and previews a high-stakes media scrum awaiting Bridges amid controversy. Key talking points include the evolution of Suns’ three-point shooting, internal competition, and the chemistry required for a deep run. Will these young Suns set the stage for a resurgent regular season? 00:00 Summer league progress reports 03:48 Evaluating Maluach's progression 07:56 Discussing summer league player performances 11:19 Rasheer Fleming's Summer League Performance 12:45 Summer league performance overview 18:22 Evaluating Summer League Participation 25:08 Miles Bridges media availability 28:34 Handling controversy and team changes 30:01…

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