Khaman Maluach News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro competition is exactly what the Suns need The Suns have a pair of bigs in Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro, who both are pushing to start and making Phoenix and each other better in t...

1 DAY AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns Exercise Khaman Maluach Contract Option The Phoenix Suns are hoping for big things with Khaman Maluach.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Third-year option exercised The Suns exercised the team's third-year option for 2027-28 on Maluach on Thursday.

Impact This was a no-brainer decision after Maluach was selected in the first round last year. Maluach could be primed to take on a significantly larger role in Phoenix's frontcourt, which has a major void due to Mark Williams' offseason shoulder injury.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oso Ighodaro's free-throw shooting a skill he must improve to earn more minutes Oso Ighodaro becoming a better free throw shooter is the key to pushing Khaman Maluach hard for the starting center spot with the Suns.

5 DAYS AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns putting all hope in Khaman Maluach is a scary leap of faith The Suns are backing Khaman Maluach to be a massive success in The Valley this season, but they don't actually have any other choice but to...

5 DAYS AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Jordan Ott hints Oso Ighodaro has an opportunity to snatch Suns starting gig Suns head coach Jordan Ott will give Oso Ighodaro the opportunity to impress in the preseason, despite Khaman Maluach gaining the inside tra...

5 DAYS AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

The Latest on Suns' Starting Center Battle Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach have already made strong impressions for the Suns this offseason.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Whichever Suns guards figure out how to play with Khaman Maluach should stay The Suns have plenty of guards in Phoenix, and whoever can figure out how to play with Khaman Maluach the quickest will be kept long-term.

6 DAYS AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Khaman Maluach's stock rises even more as Pat Spencer raves about his energy Pat Spencer believes Khaman Maluach has the best energy he has ever seen as a pro, and that can only help the Suns youngster become a hit in...

6 DAYS AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns Know Khaman Maluach is Set For Massive Year 2 The Suns are looking forward to Khaman Maluach's upside heading into his sophomore year.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Khaman Maluach arguably the biggest winner from Suns media day festivities Suns' General Manager Brian Gregory has confirmed Khaman Maluach will be given the opportunity to start in Phoenix this season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Draws praise from Booker Maluach earned significant praise from Devin Booker on Monday for the progress he's made during the offseason, Shane Young of the Suns' official site reports.

Impact "I'd say he's taken the biggest leap of anyone I've seen this summer," Booker said of the second-year center. Maluach averaged just 8.9 minutes across 46 regular-season appearances as a rookie, but he followed that limited role with an impressive showing at Summer League. Booker's strong praise provides another encouraging sign that Maluach could be ready to take on a substantially larger role in Phoenix's frontcourt in 2026-27.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

ESPN wrongly piles pressure on Khaman Maluach to be Devin Booker's saving grace ESPN believes Khaman Maluach is the only bright spot for the Suns and Devin Booker's chances of winning this decade, but they are underestim...

SEPTEMBER 18 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Duop Reath's 3-point shooting ability will be huge asset for Suns The Suns are bringing Duop Reath to training camp, and his 3-point shooting would give the team a new dimension in a way Khaman Maluach and...

SEPTEMBER 18 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Does Phoenix Suns' Recent Signing Signal Concern for 2025 Top-10 Pick? Khaman Maluach didn't see the court much as a rookie and will seek more playing time in year two.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Suns' abrupt Duop Reath signing isn't what Khaman Maluach believers want to see The Suns signing Duop Reath out of nowhere is bad news for Khaman Maluach's hopes of an increased role in Phoenix this season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns must take great care of Khaman Maluach despite Mark Williams' injury Mark Williams has been lost to injury for the Suns, and that does not mean they can throw Khaman Maluach in the deep end right away this com...

SEPTEMBER 12 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns center Mark Williams has surgery for torn labrum, likely out for several months

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams is expected to miss a significant part of the upcoming season after undergoing surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Khaman Maluach's importance to Suns just unexpectedly shot through the roof Khaman Maluach seems destined for a bigger opportunity with the Phoenix Suns after Mark Williams' injury.

SEPTEMBER 11 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Expanded role on horizon The door is open for Maluach to start at center for the Suns in the wake of Mark Williams' offseason shoulder surgery, Bobby Marks of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 2025 first-rounder is coming off a promising Summer League run, averaging 19.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 53.2 percent from the floor over four appearances. Williams is expected to miss around five months, so the runway with Phoenix's top spot at center could be a long one. Maluach does have Oso Ighodaro to overcome for the role, so fantasy managers should keep close tabs on what projects to be a fierce camp competition.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach has suddenly become Suns' third most valuable trade asset Young center prospect Khaman Maluach is already the Suns' third-best trade asset, but they should not be looking to move him anytime soon.

SEPTEMBER 8 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

10 Suns with the most to prove - Khaman Maluach already silencing doubters Young and raw prospect Khaman Maluach will have his doubters until he can produce consistently for the Suns, and that may be closer than fan...

AUGUST 20 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns' biggest uncertainty starts with Mark Williams and Khaman Maluach Khaman Maluach might just push Mark Williams for a starting spot with the Suns which could lead to his trade quicker than expected.

AUGUST 15 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

How Suns Center Battle Could Really Shake Out Mark Williams, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach all could be set up for big minutes for the Suns this season.

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Gearing up for second season Maluach is set to battle with Oso Ighodaro for the top backup role at center behind Mark Williams during training camp.

Impact The 19-year-old big man put forth a dominant Summer League run, averaging 19.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 53.2 percent from the field over four appearances. Ighodaro is the early favorite to handle the No. 2 center minutes behind Williams, though a strong showing at camp could force the Suns to give Maluach more consideration.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Suns center Mark Williams has surgery for torn labrum, likely out for several months