Maluach will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Kings.
After starting the preseason finale, Maluach will be in the second unit. The team will run with Devin Booker, Ryan Dunn, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks and Oso Ighodaro in the first five.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Impressive showing in preseason win
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Maluach tallied 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, three steals, two blocks and two assists across 31 minutes in Tuesday's 113-104 preseason win over the Lakers.
Maluach showcased exactly why he was taken No. 10 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft on Tuesday, even connecting on a rare three-pointer. The Duke product is a gifted physical specimen, enabling him to be a force around the rim on both ends of the court. While still considered somewhat raw, Maluach's preseason performance is an encouraging sign for the Suns as they determine how much playing time and responsibility to give him during his rookie campaign.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Starting Tuesday
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Maluach is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's exhibition against the Lakers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Maluach is getting the start with Nick Richards (rest) and Oso Ighodaro (rest) joining Mark Williams (undisclosed) on the sidelines, so Maluach could be flirting with 30 minutes Tuesday evening. While he'll have some time to shine in Tuesday's exhibition, he's buried on the depth chart in Phoenix, so he's not worth targeting in most formats.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Scores seven points in loss
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Maluach scored seven points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one steal and one turnover in 12 minutes during Sunday's 111-109 preseason loss to Brooklyn.
Maluach has been quiet through the preseason thus far, posting meager averages of 7.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and not much else in 13.7 minutes a night. Maluach will begin his rookie season playing limited minutes behind Mark Williams and Nick Richards in Phoenix.
Maluach (rest) is available for Monday's Summer League game against the Kings, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Maluach sat out Sunday's game against the Hawks but is set to return to action Monday versus the Kings. The big man was selected No. 10 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft after posting averages of 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 39 games during his lone season at Duke.
Maluach (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Hawks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Maluach will sit out the first day of the club's back-to-back set, and his next chance to play will come Monday against the Kings. The big man appeared in Friday's win over Washington, posting 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two blocks, one steal and one assist across 21 minutes.
Maluach was selected by the Suns with the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
The Rockets made the draft pick, but Maluach is headed to the Suns as the 10th overall pick that was included in the Kevin Durant (ankle) trade, which is still pending. The seven-footer out of Duke is a lengthy, rim-running center who was productive at the college level but has plenty of room to grow. Maluach's 1.3 blocks per game aren't indicative of his defensive impact, often dissuading players from attempting shots at the rim. He's got a shot form good enough to possibly become a stretch five down the road. For now, he'll be a high-impact rim protector and a strong rebounder. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the Suns acquired Mark Williams on Wednesday night in exchange for the No. 29 pick and a future first-round pick, so Maluach will likely start his career coming off the bench.
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