# NEXT STARS: Why Rasheer Fleming And Khaman Maluach Could ELEVATE The Phoenix Suns To CONTENDERS

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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: 2026-05-05T09:00:00+00:00
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Phoenix Suns’ future hinges on Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluach—could these rising talents transform the franchise’s trajectory? Benjamin Garcia questions the long-standing need for a traditional point guard while outlining how bigger, more versatile wings like Dean Wade might unlock defensive potential and create a Phoenix roster built for today’s NBA.

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