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The Suns were missing multiple key contributors on Wednesday, including Collin Gillespie, so Bouyea started at point guard. He had a productive night, dishing out eight assists with two turnovers, but that doesn’t change his fantasy outlook. You don’t need to consider drafting Bouyea, but injuries may make him worth streaming in the occasional game.

The Suns sat their expected starters on Wednesday, with Dunn among those tabbed to fill the resulting voids. Not known much for his offense during his first two seasons, Dunn didn’t miss a shot from the field or the foul line in his 23 minutes. Once the regular season begins, however, he’s unlikely to provide reliable value in most fantasy leagues. There may be times when Dunn is worth streaming due to someone sitting out with an injury.

Peat, the 30th overall pick in June’s draft, logged 16 minutes off the bench in San Antonio. Given Phoenix’s current crop of forwards, rotation minutes may be challenging to come by early in the season. However, this group has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, which may open the door for Peat. He played well against the Spurs, but the rookie should only be rostered in dynasty leagues right now.

Kennard landed awkwardly after attempting a runner during the second quarter of Wednesday’s game. The veteran wing, who started because the Suns sat their expected starters, immediately walked back to the locker room and has since been ruled out. When available, Kennard can provide solid three-point value in deeper leagues, even though he’ll be used in a reserve role.

The Suns are replacing Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks with Jamaree Bouyea and Haywood Highsmith from last Saturday’s exhibition. Jordan Goodwin will come off the bench as well.

After coming off the bench in the Suns’ first two exhibition games, Maluach received the starting nod on Saturday. The second-year center held his own, leading all players with 15 rebounds while also recording a double-double. Oso Ighodaro (8/4/5/2/2) was the replacement in the starting lineup last season when Mark Williams missed time, but many believe Maluach offers a higher fantasy ceiling. He’s worth grabbing with a late-round pick in drafts, with the potential to deliver more value if Maluach earns the starting center role.

Devin Booker was unavailable for Saturday’s game, so Kennard moved into the starting lineup. The Suns signed the veteran wing in free agency for his perimeter shooting prowess, and he shot 4-of-10 from beyond the arc against the Spurs. Kennard can help fantasy managers seeking three-point production, but he shouldn’t be considered a must-draft player.

Green took on a bigger playmaking role on Saturday, as the Suns were without Devin Booker. Although he committed three turnovers, Green was efficient overall. For fantasy purposes, field-goal percentage has been Green’s biggest issue. Last season, his field-goal percentage (42.2) matched his career number, but his free-throw shooting (74.7) and injuries were also problems. If Green, who played all 82 games in 2023-24 and 2024-25, can improve his percentages, he’ll be far more valuable to fantasy managers.

Green’s complete stat line against the Bulls included four turnovers, but his overall production outweighs that. He, Dillon Brooks, and Devin Booker all had usage rates of 28.5 or higher against the Bulls, and that may continue into the regular season. Green hasn’t been the most reliable fantasy option, but being asked to do more playmaking for others could boost his value if he keeps the turnovers in check.

Booker was ice-cold on Wednesday, missing all eight of his three-point attempts. However, the overall light stat line was more concerning for anyone looking to lose sleep over a preseason game. Booker will be fine, and he’ll take on more playmaking responsibilities this season with Miles Bridges’ arrival pushing Collin Gillespie to the bench.