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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.

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).

Raynaud (rest) is available for Sunday's Summer League game against the Wizards, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Raynaud is set to make his 2026 Summer League debut after sitting out Thursday's win over the Clippers. The 2025 second-rounder is coming off an impressive rookie campaign with Sacramento, averaging 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.5 minutes per game over 74 regular-season appearances (56 starts) in 2025-26.

Peavy (not injury related) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game versus Phoenix, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Peavy isn't injured. Instead, other players on the Pelicans' Summer League roster will get a chance to showcase their talent. The 24-year-old appeared in 61 regular-season games during his rookie campaign in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals across 15.0 minutes per tilt.

Hansen (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Magic.

Hansen is under the weather and will miss the front end of this back-to-back set. The big man's next chance to play will come Monday against the Timberwolves.

Evans agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million deal with Minnesota on Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Evans, the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is coming off his best collegiate season. In 38 appearances with the Blue Devils in 2025-26, which includes four NCAA Tournament games, the 20-year-old averaged 15.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.7 steals across 28.2 minutes. Evans was projected to be selected earlier in the draft, potentially somewhere in the first round. However, he is now in Minnesota, where he will have a chance to earn meaningful minutes right away.

Johnson finished with a team-high 17 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and added seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 22 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League win over Brooklyn.

Johnson went undrafted in 2025 and spent the 2025-26 campaign in the G League with the Skyhawks. He appeared in 27 regular-season games for College Park, averaging 15.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocks over 31.1 minutes per contest. Although Johnson is seemingly a long way away from earning a spot on an NBA roster, he could improve his chances somewhat if he continues to play well in Las Vegas.

Saraf finished with 15 points (4-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), one rebound, five assists and one block over 32 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League loss to Atlanta.

Saraf didn't have his best showing Saturday. He shot an inefficient 4-for-14 from the field while failing to make any of his attempts from behind the arc. Saraf, the 2025 No. 26 overall pick, appeared in 44 regular-season games for the Nets as a rookie, averaging 7.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.9 steals across 20.8 minutes. Several aspects of the 20-year-old's game need improvement, and while he could earn a larger role during the 2026-27 campaign, he will continue to face stiff competition for minutes.

Jefferson ended with nine points (1-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League loss to the Hawks.

Jefferson made his Summer League debut Saturday. However, he struggled overall, finishing with only nine points while shooting an inefficient 1-for-8 from behind the field. The 22-year-old was selected with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after spending his final collegiate season at Iowa State in 2025-26. In 35 appearances, including one NCAA Tournament game, Jefferson averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.6 steals over 30.9 minutes.

Nembhard ended with 12 points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes in Saturday's 91-70 Summer League loss to the Lakers.

Nembhard struggled from the field, though his 12 points were enough to lead the team in Saturday's blowout loss. The 23-year-old is coming off a rookie season in which he saw significant run, averaging 6.6 points, 5.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per contest across 60 regular-season appearances (27 starts).

Johnson closed with 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four blocks and two steals over 28 minutes in Saturday's 91-70 Summer League loss to the Lakers.

Johnson put up modest offensive numbers, though he stood out with a game-high four blocks to go along with two steals. The early returns on the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft have been encouraging, as his strong defensive showing Saturday came on the heels of a 27-point performance Thursday.