Phoenix Suns look to young players ahead of preseason opener in Detroit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Phoenix Suns hope to build on their playoff appearance last season with contributions from young bigs, including Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koa Peat. The team begins its preseason on Monday in Detroit. Maluach, who excelled in the Summer League, has a chance to step into a starting role due to Mark Williams' injury. Veterans are guiding the younger players as the team aims for improvement.
- •Suns begin preseason on October 7, 2026, against the Pistons.
- •Maluach averaged 19.5 points and 12.8 rebounds in Summer League.
- •Williams is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery.
- •Peat and other rookies are expected to contribute this season.
- •Veterans are mentoring young players to enhance team performance.
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Big dreams: Suns hope young bigs can help team take next step
"PHOENIX – Dillon Brooks has high hopes for Koa Peat. That is, if Peat can move past an issue common with rookies. “He’s a little shy,” Brooks said, “so I...
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