# RISING STARS: Khaman Maluach SHINES At Summer League, WHY He Should START Over Mark Williams

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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: 2026-07-20T09:00:00+00:00
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Phoenix Suns fans witness rising stars ignite Summer League, but looming questions remain about the team’s rotation and future roles. Khaman Maluach impresses with dominant interior play and improved three-point shooting—should he start over Mark Williams to fix the Suns’ floor spacing and rim protection issues? Meanwhile, Koa Peat’s breakout performance and raw skillset have fans clamoring for an expanded role, but will he be sidelined for a developmental year? Host Benjamin Garcia and guest Hayden Cilley break down standout and disappointing performances, including Koby Brea’s ongoing struggles and Rasheer Fleming’s unclear fit in the regular rotation. With defensive potential, positional battles, and young players’ mental growth at the forefront, this episode explores whether Phoenix’s deep bench brings more headaches than answers. Don’t miss insider insights on the Suns’ Summer League takeaways and how these emerging talents might reshape the season ahead. 00:00 Summer League Overview 06:31 Discussing Koby Brea's performance 10:58 Discussing Koa's transition to NBA 15:30 Discussing Jalen Green's shooting challenges 16:47 Discussing Khaman Maluach's Starting Potential 25:01 Talking about Rasheer's potential 28:34 Koa Peat's G League advantage 29:26 Developing Players in G League 33:10 Las Vegas Summer League trip

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