Episode #31
Figuring out the Suns' best rotation for the 2026-27 NBA season
On Episode 31 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by NBA writer Jackson Frank to assess the state of the Phoenix Suns after a busy offseason, fix their starting five, and figure out their ideal rotation! To start things off, they discuss the Suns' various offseason signings, re-signings and extensions, including whether continuity and internal development will be on their side. Next up, they dive into the Miles Bridges trade. From there, they discuss how Bridges fits (and doesn't fit) with Phoenix's starting lineup, and where he'll have to improve in order to make it work. After that, they decide how they would change Phoenix's starting five, and how they would handle the rotation if they were Jordan Ott, particularly when it comes to their young depth pieces that need to play, like Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Oso Ighodaro. Next, they point out what this Suns' roster still needs, from shooting to secondary playmaking. Finally, they give their take on the Suns' current outlook and where they stack up in the Western Conference. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Thoughts on the Suns' outlook after a busy offseason 10:15 - The Miles Bridges trade and his fit in Phoenix's starting five 20:45 - How the Suns should change up their starting lineup 30:15 - What the Suns' full rotation should look like and where the youngsters fit in 40:40 - What this roster is still missing and how the youngsters could fill those holes 48:30 - Where the Suns stack up in the West
