2026 Summer League

[BooksOrangePlanet]

Fleming is showing his game this summer. He is playing like a SF not a PF. In fact, he is playing the Dunn, Mikal Bridges type of 3 and D wing role. I was hoping he would be more of a pf.

yup - he's doing small forward things in summer league but we've seen him run the 5 in small ball - i think he's trying to perfect the small forward 3andD role

 

[Mainstreet]

If point diff average is the tie breaker, they are unlikely to advance.

Yeah, it would be fun but it seems unlikely they will advance.

They will play at least one more game though, regardless.

 

[Proximo]

manman's had back to back to back good games - i'm guessing that'll build some confidence

All 4 games were good. He is already our best center and deserves to start.

 

[Proximo]

Fleming is showing his game this summer. He is playing like a SF not a PF. In fact, he is playing the Dunn, Mikal Bridges type of 3 and D wing role. I was hoping he would be more of a pf.

Yeah, he does play more like a 3. Maybe not the worst thing in the world if koa develops.

He finally had a good game, but he basically just did what he did for us last season. His game has not progressed.

 

[Yuma]

When we had Peat, Maluach, and Fleming out there, I thought having Fleming at the SF role was awesome! In fact, the minutes those three were together, they showed real chemistry. I could honestly see them as our future starting front line. I think if Fleming is the spot up three shooter in that scenario it helps space the floor. It was also cool Fleming was slowing down the PGs, Maluach took the biggest guy, and Peat was all over the place picking up guys. It was alos cool how they played those three in different pairs, and allowed them all to play center at some points, etc. It gave you a good look at their skills. I really enjoyed this year's summer league.

 

[Yuma]

IIRC, even if the Suns lose, they will play at least one more summer league game.

Was checking the schedule today and we aren't on it for at least Thursday or Friday.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Was checking the schedule today and we aren't on it for at least Thursday or Friday.

Looks like the consolation and playoff games start on Saturday. It also looks like Friday is the consolation games for the teams that are already eliminated from the playoff.

 

[Carolinacacti]

yup - he's doing small forward things in summer league but we've seen him run the 5 in small ball - i think he's trying to perfect the small forward 3andD role

I hate this 3 and D. Why not a PF that's a 3 and D guy

 

[Hoop Head]

I hate this 3 and D. Why not a PF that's a 3 and D guy

He is. Being a 3&D player doesn't assign a position as it's a skill set. Of course you want more from a PF but most of the league has bigger 3&D guys at PF like Aaron Gordon.

 

[Mainstreet]

Was checking the schedule today and we aren't on it for at least Thursday or Friday.

Looks like the consolation and playoff games start on Saturday. It also looks like Friday is the consolation games for the teams that are already eliminated from the playoff.

I think we are waiting for some teams to play their fourth game before we find out if the Suns play in the semifinals although probably not likely with the low point differential.

We will find out tonight.