# ROTATION CRISIS: Why the Phoenix Suns MUST Solve Rasheer Fleming & Khaman Maluach Playing Time MESS

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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: 2026-07-31T10:00:00+00:00
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Phoenix Suns’ crowded rotation sparks debate: can Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluach really carve out meaningful roles this season? Minute allocations get complicated with Devin Booker, Miles Bridges, and Dillon Brooks anchoring the lineup, while new additions like Luke Kennard and Collin Gillespie look integral to the Suns’ three-point attack. The conversation focused on the inescapable “240-minute rule”—who truly loses playing time, and will the Suns’ undersized lineup face issues in the paint? A key theme that emerged was the pressure on the Suns’ front office. Recent roster moves, including the blockbuster trade for Miles Bridges and signings like Jordan Goodwin, are under scrutiny—will the gamble pay off, or raise more tough questions about team direction? The discussion explored whether Phoenix’s youth movement and bold offseason strategy can transform them into legitimate playoff contenders—or if there simply aren’t enough minutes to go around. 00:00 Concerns about Suns' lineup size 03:43 Analyzing Team's Player Rotation 08:35 Discussing Suns' player rotation concerns 11:58 Discussing Phoenix Suns lineup changes 13:16 Allocating player minutes on the Suns 17:06 Debating Phoenix Suns' player roles 20:15 Building a Winning Team 25:02 Trusting the Suns front office 28:03 Mailbag Monday invitations

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