About three hours ago, the PHNX Suns Podcast dropped a loaded new episode, breaking down everything that went down during the Phoenix Suns’ rookie introductory press conference. Hosts Gerald Bourguet and Stephen Pridgeon-Garner recapped the event, featuring insights from new Suns players Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koby Brea.
The episode began with a closer look at what the rookies—and Suns GM Brian Gregory—had to say about their skills, expectations, and growth potential in Phoenix.
Khaman Maluach, the 7-foot-2 standout, shared his mindset coming into the league:
“I’m still growing. I want to get better every day. Phoenix is a great place to do that.”
Meanwhile, Brian Gregory didn’t hold back on his excitement about the rookie class:
“All three of these guys bring something unique. They’re coachable, competitive, and hungry. That’s exactly what we want in this culture.”
After rookie talk, the hosts pivoted to another big story—Kevin Durant’s trade becoming official. They touched on KD’s farewell, as well as Brian Gregory’s reaction to the superstar’s departure.
Then came the biggest development: Bradley Beal’s buyout may be on the horizon. According to PHNX Sports, the buyout appears “imminent”, potentially allowing the Suns to waive-and-stretch his massive contract. Gerald and Stephen broke down the financial mechanics and weighed the pros and cons of the move.
They also discussed what a Beal exit could mean for the roster. With Koby Brea on a two-way contract, they floated possible free agent targets, including Chris Paul, Malcolm Brogdon, and De’Anthony Melton.
