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By Anne Erickson
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The Phoenix Suns are bringing a little extra intrigue into Summer League this year. For a team looking toward the future, Las Vegas offers the first real glimpse at what some of its young pieces can become once the lights come on and the competition gets tough.
The Suns announced their 2026 Summer League roster, with sophomore draft picks Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming leading the group. Both players enter the summer with bigger expectations and a chance to show how their games have grown after getting their first taste of NBA life.
The spotlight will also be on Koa Peat, the 30th overall pick out of the University of Arizona. The Suns moved up to select him. Peat arrives with plenty of local excitement after helping lead the Wildcats to their first Final Four appearance since 2001, averaging 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game during his freshman season.
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Summer League has always been a funny little basketball event. The pace is wild, the rotations are constantly changing and everyone is trying to prove something. For players like Maluach, Fleming and Peat, though, the opportunity is pretty simple: show the work, make an impression and start building trust.
Phoenix opens its Las Vegas schedule Friday, July 10, against Portland at the Pavilion. The Suns will then face New Orleans on Sunday, July 12, Milwaukee on Monday, July 13, and Detroit on Wednesday, July 15. Depending on tournament results, additional games could follow between July 17-19.
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Summer League is rarely about wins and losses. It is about watching young players find their footing, make mistakes and occasionally flash superstar moments.
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