Suns consider options between Hachimura and Kuminga ahead of free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
As the Phoenix Suns gear up for free agency, they must decide between pursuing Rui Hachimura or Jonathan Kuminga. Hachimura, set to become an unrestricted free agent, offers a solution without disrupting team dynamics. Meanwhile, Kuminga, who recently joined the Atlanta Hawks, could hinder the development of Rasheer Fleming, the Suns' promising second-round pick. The Suns are focused on retaining guards Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin while also contemplating potential roster moves.
- •Free agency begins at the end of June 2026.
- •Rasheer Fleming is expected to require a starting role for growth.
- •Hachimura had the best performance of his career last season.
- •Kuminga is deemed a risky trade target due to cap implications.
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"Acquiring Jonathan Kuminga is a risky move that could stunt Rasheer Fleming's development, making the pursuit of Rui Hachimura via free agency a far more sustainable path for Phoenix.
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