The Timeline: A Phoenix Suns Podcast Suns by the Numbers
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Feb 24, 2026 They break down a cascade of injuries and how roster roles shift as a result. A stats-driven look at rim protection and why one center struggles defensively. Debates over small-ball lineups, rotation choices, and which bench players might seize minutes. Conversations on shooting form, officiating trends, and what contract framing means for front office decisions.
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Kaman Malawaj Shows Legit NBA Minutes
- Kessler Kaman Malawaj (referred as Malawatch) showed encouraging minutes: hit a three, dunk, and held up defensively against real backup centers like Robert Williams III.
- Mike and Sam note he looks like an NBA player and could be a future rebounding/defensive piece.
Rashear Fleming Should Drive Then Kick
- Rashear Fleming must diversify beyond catch-and-shoot threes by using his speed to attack the paint and make driving kick passes.
- Mike highlighted a play where Fleming got one foot into the paint, drove, and swung a quality kick pass.
Mark Williams Struggles Defending The Rim
- Mark Williams is allowing 65.5% at the rim, ranking 35th of 38 centers who faced 200+ attempts.
- Sam and Mike contrast that to recent Suns starters (Ayton 56–58%, Nurkic 55%) to highlight how much worse Williams is defensively.