Khaman Maluach News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Making first career start Maluach will start Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact With Mark Williams (foot) sidelined, Maluach will get the starting nod for the first time in his NBA career. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 4.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 11.0 minutes per game across his last 10 appearances, though he'll likely see increased minutes Wednesday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach is vindicating a controversial Suns choice more every day Phoenix Suns rookie big man Khaman Maluach needs more time to develop, but he's already showing flashes of being elite in a variety of categ...

APRIL 3 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Khaman Maluach decision is a controversial one for Suns as center questions abound The Phoenix Suns chose Khaman Maluach in the 2025 NBA Draft, and a season later it's not clear if they made the right choice - or if another...

MARCH 30 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Green scores 31 points and Suns open up big lead early en route to a 134-109 rout of Jazz

Jalen Green scored 31 points, Devin Booker had 26 and the Phoenix Suns routed the Utah Jazz 134-109

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Pulls down seven boards off bench Maluach accumulated seven points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes during Sunday's 120-98 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Until Mark Williams (foot) is cleared to make his return to the floor, Maluach has a clear path to the No. 2 center gig behind Oso Ighodaro but is struggling for fantasy relevance. Across his past five appearances, Maluach has averaged 3.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 14.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Muted role continues Maluach supplied two points (1-3 FG), two rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Maluach logged fewer than 15 minutes for the fourth straight game, despite having a clear path to playing time as the backup center. Even as the only other center on the roster not named Oso Ighodaro, Maluach has been a non-factor, averaging just 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in eight appearances over the past two weeks.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach's game-changing skill is vindicating Suns' draft faith As Khaman Maluach gets more minutes with Mark Williams injured, he's been flexing a game-altering skill that's rarely been seen in Phoenix S...

MARCH 13 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Logs nine rebounds from bench Maluach accumulated four points (2-4 FG), nine rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Mark Williams (foot) will be out for a few more weeks, and although Oso Ighodaro has the inside track for Williams' minutes, the team will give their 2025 first-round pick every opportunity to make an impact. The Duke product has struggled to stay healthy, but he made great strides in the G League and should serve as the team's second option under the basket until Williams returns.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Swats five shots in victory Maluach logged four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds, one assist and five blocks across 20 minutes during Friday's 118-116 win over New Orleans.

Impact With Mark Williams (foot) sidelined, Maluach finally has a chance for consistent minutes at the NBA level. The rookie's 20 minutes Friday marked a career high, and it was only the sixth time the Duke product has exceeded double-digit minutes. If Maluach can continue to protect the paint like he did Friday, he should see steady playing time until Williams can return to action.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach Postgame Interview | Phoenix Suns | 3-6-25

MARCH 7 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Tuesday Maluach (thumb) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Maluach had been listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest due to a right thumb sprain but will be able to play through the injury. He'll provide depth at center behind Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro but likely won't see any playing time while Tuesday's game remains competitive.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thumb injury Maluach (thumb) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Maluach, who was recalled from the G League on Sunday, is dealing with a right thumb sprain that clouds his availability for Tuesday's contest. The Duke product is averaging just 5.3 minutes per game across 26 NBA appearances this season, so even if active, there's no guarantee he'll see the floor.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Phoenix Phoenix recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Sunday.

Impact Maluach hasn't seen many opportunities at the NBA level with 26 appearances and 5.3 minutes per contest, so he's likely to be an emergency depth option Tuesday against the Kings.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Phoenix assigned Maluach to the G League's Valley Suns on Friday.

Impact The rookie first-rounder hasn't seen the floor at all in four of Phoenix's last eight games. That said, Maluach will look for steadier reps in the G League in the interim.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remain in rotation Maluach ended Tuesday's 97-81 loss to the Celtics with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one block over six minutes.

Impact Maluach remained in the rotation, suiting up for the fourth time in the past five games. Phoenix is in a world of hurt at the moment, with its record quietly heading in the wrong direction. While it has been encouraging to see Maluach on the floor, the majority of his minutes have come during garbage time. At this point, there is no reason to consider picking him up, outside of dynasty formats.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach gives the Suns a reminder of their future in the frontcourt Khaman Maluach shows Suns they have reason for optimism in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 24 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns may finally have come to their senses with Khaman Maluach if GM can be trusted Brian Gregory believes we will see more Khaman Maluach this season, and the Suns have no choice but to trust their General Manager on this o...

FEBRUARY 19 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

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

Green scores 31 points and Suns open up big lead early en route to a 134-109 rout of Jazz