5 Phoenix Suns lineups to look forward to in 2026-27

My annual “5 Lineups to look forward to” piece is finally here. The season must be getting closer, folks.

This is one of the deepest Suns teams in recent memory, even with the Mark Williams injury factored in. Thinking back to some of the past issues I’ve done this for, it was slim pickings. Now, I struggled to fit everyone in.

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The question is, can Jordan Ott figure out how to maximize that depth with the right combinations and minute distributions? He has the rest of training camp and the preseason to figure it out.

Let’s dive right into the five fun lineup combinations.

Disclaimer: No, you will not see what I suspect is the starting lineup (Booker, Green, Brooks, Bridges, Maluach/Oso)

Lineup 1: SIZE + Defense!

Devin Booker – Jordan Goodwin – Dillon Brooks – Rasheer Fleming – Khaman Maluach

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 01: Khaman Maluach #10 and Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns celebrate a win against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on December 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images

This lineup gives the Suns a strong blend of size and athleticism, while keeping just enough scoring on the court between Booker and Brooks to make it work. On paper, assuming Fleming and Maluach both make leaps, this could be the Suns’ best overall defensive unit. Oso may have something to say about that, but either way… this team would cause chaos.

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Goodwin at the point of attack. Booker taking on the two. Brooks bodying the smaller wing/forward and Fleming harassing the larger wing/forward, with Maluach lurking in the back line. This could be a winning lineup.

Lineup 2: Bench Mob + Book + Floor Spacing

Collin Gillespie – Luke Kennard – Devin Booker – Jordan Goodwin – Khaman Maluach

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 28: Luke Kennard #8 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona….

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Publish date : 2026-10-01 19:00:00

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