# Devin Booker, Khaman Maluach And Miles Bridges Are ESSENTIAL For Success This Season For The Suns

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Podcast: [Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-suns-daily-podcast-on-the-phoenix-suns-53324)
Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00
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Phoenix Suns’ season hinges on Devin Booker’s resurgence and pivotal decisions around Miles Bridges’ extension. Can Booker bounce back to all-star form and elevate Phoenix past their playoff drought, or will underperforming stars force the front office into drastic changes? Benjamin Garcia breaks down the Suns’ most critical players—spotlighting Khaman Maluach’s breakout potential and Miles Bridges’ impact after a major trade. The episode tackles trending roster stock, updates on Ryan Dunn and Jordan Goodwin’s roles, and unanswered questions about Bridges’ contract situation. Hot topics include shooting struggles, defensive expectations, player development, and how Phoenix’s front office navigates high-stakes decisions. Don’t miss this compelling analysis of the Suns’ path forward in a make-or-break NBA campaign. 00:00 High stakes season for the Suns 04:25 Khaman Maluach's potential impact 07:23 Deciding on Miles Bridges' Future 10:24 Trading for Miles Bridges 14:51 Discussing Ryan Dunn and past takes 19:42 Talking Suns' player preferences 23:05 Teamwork and Operations Matter 25:14 Discussing Suns' Offensive Roles 27:43 Extending Miles Bridges discussion 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on Instagram Locked On Suns https://www.instagram.com/lockedonphxsuns/ 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on X Locked On Suns https://x.com/LockedOnPHXSuns Ben Garcia https://x.com/BenGarciaShow Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-suns/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba

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