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Suns Open Summer League With Convincing Win; Fleming Listed Day-to-Day

The Suns leaned on their 2025 draft class to build a 19-point lead despite Rasheer Fleming’s absence.

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Tre Johnson (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted sixth overall by the Washington Wizards during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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Overview

  • Phoenix secured a 103-84 victory over the Wizards in its NBA Summer League opener, carving out as much as a 26-point lead.
  • Second-round pick Koby Brea led the team with 19 points on 4-of-5 three-point shooting and Khaman Maluach added 14 points while Oso Ighodaro recorded a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
  • Second-round selection Rasheer Fleming missed the opener with right knee soreness and remains listed day-to-day ahead of the team’s next game.
  • The Suns’ Summer League roster combines three 2025 draftees and second-year players Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro, with coaches Jordan Ott and DeMarre Carroll overseeing player development.
  • Phoenix faces the Atlanta Hawks on July 13 at 12:30 p.m. MST at Cox Pavilion, with the game airing on NBA TV.