Khaman Maluach News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

Puts up 12 points in loss Maluach posted 12 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 125-114 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Maluach delivered a solid performance in his third start of the season, reaching double figures in scoring while contributing on the glass and defensively. However, the young center also committed four turnovers and four personal fouls. With Mark Williams (shoulder) sidelined and Oso Ighodaro (obliique) still out, Maluach should continue receiving significant opportunities in Phoenix's frontcourt, making him an intriguing fantasy option for managers seeking rebounds and blocks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Improved effort in victory Maluach logged nine points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 131-122 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Maluach fell just short of a double-double, while also adding three combined steals and blocks. With Oso Ighodaro (oblique) sidelined, Maluach is basically the last man standing when it comes to center minutes. Seen as a potential breakout candidate this season, it's clear that the path forward is going to be a bumpy one. With that said, there is certainly enough upside to warrant holding in most leagues, particularly for those needing traditional big man numbers.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach Shootaround Media Availability | 10-24-26

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Starting Wednesday Maluach will start in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Maluach will start over Oso Ighodaro on Opening Night, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Miles Bridges. Maluach can rack up the boards and defensive stats when given the minutes, so getting the starting nod in the regular-season opener is great for his fantasy outlook.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Solid on the boards Friday Maluach finished with seven points (2-4 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one steal and one block over 24 minutes in Friday's 119-116 preseason loss to Utah.

Impact Maluach had another subpar scoring effort, though he recorded a block for the third consecutive game while securing his second double-digit rebounding performance of the preseason. With Mark Williams (shoulder) sidelined indefinitely, Maluach will come off the bench behind Oso Ighodaro, at least to begin the 2026-27 campaign. The 20-year-old could also start if Ighodaro gets injured or doesn't play well.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in start Maluach closed with 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Saturday's 102-98 preseason win over the Spurs.

Impact Maluach moved into the starting lineup, replacing Oso Ighodaro, who shifted back to the bench. The move worked wonders for Maluach, allowing him to put up easily his best game of the preseason. With Mark Williams (shoulder) sidelined indefinitely, both Maluach and Ighodaro have a chance to carve out meaningful roles. Even if he does come off the bench, it appears as though Maluach is the player fantasy managers will want to be targeting in drafts, likely in the 100 range.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach 10 PTS/15 REB Double-Double vs San Antonio Spurs | Phoenix Suns Player Highlights

OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Starting Saturday Maluach will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Oso Ighodaro started Phoenix's first two preseason games, but now Maluach will have an opportunity to make a case for himself as a starter. Joining him in the first unit for Saturday's exhibition will be Jalen Green, Luke Kennard, Dillon Brooks and Ryan Dunn.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach Shootaround Media Availability | 10-10-26

OCTOBER 10 • YOUTUBE

Oso Ighodaro deserves to start season for Suns, but Khaman Maluach will soon Oso Ighodaro is the right choice to begin the season starting at center for the Suns, but Khaman Maluach will take that spot from him soon.

OCTOBER 6 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Limited in bench role Maluach closed with six points (3-5 FG, 0-3 FT, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 17 minutes during Monday's 109-107 preseason loss to Detroit.

Impact Maluach came off the bench in the preseason opener, perhaps a sign of what's to come once the regular season gets underway. While he did log more minutes than Oso Ighodaro, Maluach's production left a lot to be desired, particularly on the offensive end. Of the two players, Maluach likely has more upside when considering him with a late-round pick. However, managers should temper their expectations, at least until we have a decent sample size of what he is capable of during competitive NBA basketball.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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...

OCTOBER 4 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

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

OCTOBER 1 • 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.

OCTOBER 1 • 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.

OCTOBER 1 • 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...

SEPTEMBER 30 • 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...

SEPTEMBER 30 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

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

SEPTEMBER 30 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 30 • 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...

SEPTEMBER 29 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 29 • 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

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