Khaman Maluach News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

Double-double in SL win Maluach tallied 23 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-9 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 100-88 Summer League win over the Pistons.

Impact Maluach led his team with 23 points and pulled down a game-high 15 rebounds as part of a winning effort. The second-year center has impressed throughout the Las Vegas Summer League, scoring at least 15 points in all four appearances while recording a double-double in three straight contests. The Duke product played sparingly at the NBA level during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 3.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes across 46 regular-season appearances (one start).

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

2026 NBA Summer League: Suns use defense, rebounding to edge Bucks Khaman Maluach leads the Suns with 21 points as Phoenix earn a win over the Bucks in Summer League action Monday.

2 DAYS AGO • NBA.COM

Another productive showing Monday Maluach finished with 21 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and four blocks across 27 minutes in Monday's 95-88 Summer League win over the Bucks...

Impact Maluach had another dominant performance Monday, recording his third double-double in as many games. The 2025 No. 10 overall pick out of Duke appeared in 46 regular-season games for the Suns during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 3.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.1 steals over 8.9 minutes. Maluach is still young, so he has more work to do to develop his game. However, with Mark Williams having trouble staying healthy over the years, it wouldn't be surprising to see Maluach make some starts in 2026-27. Even if he doesn't, it's still reasonable to believe he will be more productive than he was during his inaugural season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

2026 NBA Summer League: Standout players from Day 4 From AJ Dybantsa to Khaman Maluach, check out the standouts from Day 4 of Las Vegas Summer League action.

3 DAYS AGO • NBA.COM

Hauls in 15 boards vs. NOLA Maluach recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during the Suns' 81-75 Summer League loss to the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact It was the second double-double in as many Summer League games for Maluach, who hauled in 15 of the Suns' 41 rebounds while finishing as the team's second-leading scorer behind Darius Brown (18 points). Maluach was a first-round pick of the Suns in the 2025 NBA Draft but averaged just 8.9 minutes per game in his rookie season. He figures to enter training camp competing with Oso Ighodaro for backup minutes at center behind Mark Williams (foot).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach has a new issue to clean up that should excite fans regardless Khaman Maluach might have a turnover problem out at Summer League, but it will eventually lead to a bigger offensive impact for the Suns.

4 DAYS AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Records double-double Friday Maluach finished with 19 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, two steals and one block across 26 minutes in Friday's 81-79 Summer League win over Portland.

Impact Maluach had a 19-point, 11-rebound double-double to begin his time in Las Vegas. He was efficient from deep, though he had trouble taking care of the ball and committed a game-high seven turnovers. The 2025 No. 10 overall pick appeared in 46 regular-season games for Phoenix during the 2025-26 campaign, finishing with averages of 3.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.1 steals over 8.9 minutes. Maluach is currently listed behind Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro on the depth chart, but he will likely need to clean up some things before earning consistent minutes for the Suns in 2026-27.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach's Summer League play won't lead to breakout season (and that is ok) Khaman Maluach is going to dominate Summer League before largely vanishing once again for the Suns, and that is all part of the long-term pl...

JULY 9 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns have chance to do something incredible with Summer League roster The Suns could have three future starters in Koa Peat, Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming playing together at Summer League in Las Vegas.

JUNE 27 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns can shockingly win Kevin Durant trade all over again next season The Suns getting Khaman Maluach in the Kevin Durant trade is going to feel like a win all over again next season.

MAY 30 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Khaman Maluach will take on surprising role with Suns next season Khaman Maluach is going to end next season a starter for the Phoenix Suns.

MAY 30 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns stole their own Aday Mara to battle Wemby one year early The Suns won't land Aday Mara to combat Victor Wembanyama, but they have Khaman Maluach so they don't need him.

MAY 28 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns have perfect backup to Khaman Maluach already in The Valley Oso Ighodaro has emerged as the perfect long-term backup behind Khaman Maluach for the Suns.

MAY 28 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns should not be surprised by NBA All-Rookie snub Neither Khaman Maluach or Rasheer Fleming failing to make an All-Rookie roster should come as no surprise to the Suns.

MAY 21 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Jordan Ott already has a secret weapon for Suns next season Khaman Maluach is going to be the Suns' secret weapon next season.

APRIL 30 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Subdued finish to rookie year Maluach chipped in two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds across five minutes during Monday's 131-122 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playo...

Impact The rookie first-rounder struggled for consistent playing time in 2025-26, finishing with averages of 3.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 8.9 minutes per tilt through 46 regular-season games. Barring the Suns losing Mark Williams (foot) in restricted free agency, Maluach might have a hard time cracking Phoenix's Opening Night rotation in 2026-27 with Oso Ighodaro also in the picture.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach and 2 other Suns who should be happy with playoff performance Khaman Maluach and two other Suns can be happy with their postseason experience and saw their stock rise.

APRIL 28 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Extended run in loss Maluach closed with zero points (0-2 FG) and three rebounds in 15 minutes during Sunday's 119-84 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs...

Impact Maluach played a handful of extra minutes, as Phoenix was never really in the game against Oklahoma City. With Mark Williams (foot) still sidelined, the Suns' center depth is going to be tested. Based on what we saw in Game 1, there is a chance this series could be over sooner rather than later.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach CAREER-HIGH 18 POINTS in Phoenix Suns regular season finale vs. OKC Thunder

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Records first double-double Maluach contributed 18 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 14 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 135-103 win over the Thunder.

Impact With Mark Williams (foot) inactive, Maluach saw extended playing time and made an impact in the interior, recording his first career double-double at the NBA level. It's been a quiet, developmental rookie campaign for the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, as he'll close the regular season averaging 3.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes across 46 appearances with the Suns.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Friday Maluach is not in the Suns' starting lineup against the Lakers on Friday.

Impact The rookie first-rounder made his first NBA start against the Mavericks on Wednesday, when he played 30 minutes and finished with four points, 14 rebounds and three blocks in a 112-107 win. Maluach will revert to a bench role Friday due to the return of Mark Williams, and the former will be competing with Oso Ighodaro for playing time.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Suns May Have Just Seen Khaman Maluach's Turning Point The Phoenix Suns' top pick didn't play for most of the season. Now, he's showing flashes of what he could be.

APRIL 10 • SI.COM

Top-10 Pick Khaman Maluach Makes First NBA Start as Suns Beat Mavericks Former Duke teammates and top-10 picks Cooper Flagg and Khaman Maluach squared off on April 8.

APRIL 9 • SI.COM

Big defensive effort in first start Maluach provided four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 14 rebounds and three blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 112-107 win over Dallas.

Impact Making his first NBA start, the rookie center didn't make much of an impression on offense, but the 19-year-old set a new career high in boards while swatting multiple blocks for the fifth time in his last seven games. Maluach's minutes of late have largely depended on the availability of Mark Williams (foot), and with the Suns having locked up the seven seed in the Western Conference and the top spot in the Play-In Tournament, the team may elect to shut Williams down for the final two games of the regular season and give Maluach a longer look.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker scores 37, Suns clinch No. 7 spot in West with a 112-107 win

Devin Booker scored 37 points, Dillon Brooks added 28 and the Phoenix Suns edged the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 112-107

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

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Devin Booker scores 37, Suns clinch No. 7 spot in West with a 112-107 win