Suns Roster Post Draft 6-25-2026

[Mainstreet]

I am still worrisome on their trades. Drafting and picking up free agents, they seem solid. Williams, seems like overpay. We give up an unprotected first for Bridges. Seems like they just need to tighten up on trades a bit.

Suns are like a football team with a wide open offense. "No risk it, no biscuit."

 

[Raindog]

Suns are like a football team with a wide open offense. "No risk it, no biscuit."

But that's the attitude that got them into a mess in the first place.

 

[Mainstreet]

But that's the attitude that got them into a mess in the first place.

Let's run a good RPO (run-pass-option) offense, which I think is what the Suns are doing now, instead of a Hail Mary approach.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Every time someone lamented us not having picks I reminded they did. I also reminded them ish has proven to be creative. Did I know we’d have this kind of (seeming) success (I know it’s early to call these guys successes)? Of course not. But I was pretty steady in stating it (the KD trade, from a future perspective - the actual KD debacle was pretty obvious to everyone here) wasn’t a total abject failure . . . yet. So far it’s trending in my favor.

We get so worried about how many picks we have. The more important question is what do you do with those picks. The Nets had 5 first round picks in 2025 and really don't have a lot yet to show for it.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I had posted this on the Highsmith thread, but it probably is better here. Jordan Ott has a minutes problem. This is my prediction for minutes played this year (total, not per game) without anticipating any injuries.

1. Dillon Brooks
2. Devin Booker
3. Miles Bridges
4. Jalen Green
5. Oso Ighadoro (He will back up Williams and Maluach)
6. Mark Williams (game management)
7. Khaman Maluach
8. Rasheer Fleming
9. Colin Gillespie
10. Ryan Dunn
11. Jordan Goodwin
12. Derek Kennard
13. Koa Peat

For all you Koa fans, he will have to move ahead of Ryan and Sheer in the depth chart just to get into regular rotation minutes. Ott loves Oso. He will play. Goodwin is now the 11th man. Yes. I know you don't like it. It's just the numbers. He is not playing ahead of CG. Maybe he plays ahead of Dunn. Brea and Highsmith won't see playing time.

 

[Goldfield]

I was wrong about Highsmith I thought he would be a solid backup.

 

[Superbone]

I was wrong about Highsmith I thought he would be a solid backup.

I thought he was. I don't know that he got much of an opportunity.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I was wrong about Highsmith I thought he would be a solid backup.

I thought the same thing too and was initially surprised we were letting him go. But I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him return soon if the offers aren't out there for him. If he's healthy and shows it, he'd be very easy to move in a midseason deal. And with his contract, he'd be a real steal (if he's fully recovered).

 

[BirdGangThing]

have you ever told a girl we should see other people? and then have her come back after doing so?

do you leave your keys on the front seat of your car with the windows down in a giant parking lot and expect it to still be there in a week?

haywood highsmith is gone - only question is why - why is probably a who - who has yet to reveal themselves - atleast that's the way i figure it but we haven't signed anyone

 

[AzStevenCal]

have you ever told a girl we should see other people? and then have her come back after doing so?

do you leave your keys on the front seat of your car with the windows down in a giant parking lot and expect it to still be there in a week?

haywood highsmith is gone - only question is why - why is probably a who - who has yet to reveal themselves - atleast that's the way i figure it but we haven't signed anyone

I think we know why but if you don't believe Gambo knows what he's talking about, you might feel otherwise. Gambo said that we have interest in bringing him back if he clears waivers.

 

[BirdGangThing]

I think we know why but if you don't believe Gambo knows what he's talking about, you might feel otherwise. Gambo said that we have interest in bringing him back if he clears waivers.

i think if we had true interest we would've kept highsmith

i think he went from choosing the suns to the suns now being the last place he wants to be - because players are human

 

[Superbone]

i think if we had true interest we would've kept highsmith

i think he went from choosing the suns to the suns now being the last place he wants to be - because players are human

What makes you think they didn't have a discussion with him and he was good with the plan? He's getting guaranteed money from the Suns. Maybe it's in both parties best interests.

 

[BirdGangThing]

What makes you think they didn't have a discussion with him and he was good with the plan? He's getting guaranteed money from the Suns. Maybe it's in both parties best interests.

no way jose

 

[AzStevenCal]

i think if we had true interest we would've kept highsmith

i think he went from choosing the suns to the suns now being the last place he wants to be - because players are human

It's possible but it's also possible he understands the situation. I do NOT think he will come back to Phoenix. But if he does, it will likely include the understanding that we will try and find him enough minutes to show the league he has value. If he's on a minimum deal and shows he's returned to form, we might be able to pair him with Peat, Green or Dunn to upgrade a position of need.

 

[Superbone]

no way jose

OK, Mr. DTF.

 

[Yuma]

Gambo says Highsmith may be back. I also heard it on another podcast where the podcaster said he thought the Suns were freeing a roster spot to make a trade, and supposedly asked a Suns insider he couldn't name, and was told the team may be bringing him back.

 

[Yuma]

I had posted this on the Highsmith thread, but it probably is better here. Jordan Ott has a minutes problem. This is my prediction for minutes played this year (total, not per game) without anticipating any injuries.

1. Dillon Brooks
2. Devin Booker
3. Miles Bridges
4. Jalen Green
5. Oso Ighadoro (He will back up Williams and Maluach)
6. Mark Williams (game management)
7. Khaman Maluach
8. Rasheer Fleming
9. Colin Gillespie
10. Ryan Dunn
11. Jordan Goodwin
12. Derek Kennard
13. Koa Peat

For all you Koa fans, he will have to move ahead of Ryan and Sheer in the depth chart just to get into regular rotation minutes. Ott loves Oso. He will play. Goodwin is now the 11th man. Yes. I know you don't like it. It's just the numbers. He is not playing ahead of CG. Maybe he plays ahead of Dunn. Brea and Highsmith won't see playing time.

This all depends on Rasheer's three point shooting. If he is making them, he's probably the first PF off the bench. I assume Bridges is a lock att starter, at least to start with. I admit, I didn't see how Brooks would fit, but he was the poster guy for our new identity. So I am giving the club some leeway on the Bridges thing.