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Here comes the NBA Summer League.
Yes, four games in July that mean absolutely nothing…and yet, we flock to watch. Why? Because buried beneath the meaningless basketball is a glimpse of potential. Promise. Upside. Our first look at what’s new.
For the Phoenix Suns, that means something different this year. They’ll have five players in Vegas who they’ve drafted over the past two seasons. And for that reason alone, this Summer League matters.
Think back just a couple years ago. There was almost no one of significance wearing a Suns jersey in Vegas. A few two-way guys with flashes of potential, but no true youth movement to track. The draft wasn’t a tool for talent acquisition. It was an afterthought.
But that’s not the case as we head into Summer League 2K26. This time, there’s upside. There’s talent. There’s intrigue.
Two second-year players. Three rookies. A third of the roster is playing developmental minutes under the spotlight in Vegas.
So, who are you most excited to see?
Let’s take Khaman Maluach off the board, because, come on, that’s the obvious answer. The No. 10 overall pick is who everyone wants to see. If we put him in the poll, it’s a landslide.
But beyond Maluach? There are some fascinating storylines:
Ryan Dunn enters his second year, and according to the team’s official summer league roster, he looks like he’s added size. Now listed at 6’8”, 220 pounds…has Dunn grown? Has his game grown?
Oso Ighodaro, the Suns’ second-round pick from last year. What does his summer look like? Did he add a jumper? Has his feel improved?
Rashear Fleming, the rookie Phoenix aggressively moved up to snag. What’s his role, his impact, his edge?
And of course, Koby Brea, the sharp-shooting guard on a two-way contract. Can he prove he’s more than just a sniper from beyond the arc?
Let us know below. Vote in the poll and drop a comment. Who are you most excited to see in Las Vegas this summer?
Because while the games don’t count, what we learn from them might.
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