Rasheer Fleming's Minutes Are Shrinking Early in Year Two With the Suns
Rasheer Fleming is in his second season with the Suns after averaging modest numbers as a rookie in 2025-26. Through his first five games of 2026-27 he is averaging just under three points and four rebounds a night, and he is not on the injury report. Phoenix is 1-4 in those five games.
By the Suns Nightly Desk · updated 3 d ago01The story of the nightWhat he did as a rookieFleming played 55 games last season, his first in the league, averaging 12.2 minutes, 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds.
Fleming played 55 games last season, his first in the league, averaging 12.2 minutes, 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds. He shot 40.5 percent from the field and 34.6 percent from 3-point range, with a 55.9 free-throw mark and a 51.7 true shooting percentage. His usage rate sat at 15.9, and he finished with a plus-minus of 1.8 over the season, modest reserve-level production for a 6-9, 240-pound forward out of St. Joseph's (PA).
02His start to 2026-27Fleming has played all five of Phoenix's games this season.
Fleming has played all five of Phoenix's games this season. He has 14 points, 20 rebounds and one assist combined, with lines of 0, 8, 0, 3 and 3 points and minutes ranging from 12.0 to 19.5. The Suns are 1-4 in those five games, winning only the October 10 game against San Antonio in which he played 18.7 minutes. He is not on the injury report and has no injury history logged.
