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.
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.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Records first double-double
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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.
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.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Coming off bench Friday
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Maluach is not in the Suns' starting lineup against the Lakers on Friday.
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.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Muted role continues
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Maluach supplied two points (1-3 FG), two rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 loss to Minnesota.
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.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Logs nine rebounds from bench
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Maluach accumulated four points (2-4 FG), nine rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 victory over the Hornets.
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 lottery pick every opportunity to make an impact. The Duke product has struggled to stay healthy, but Maluach made great strides in the G League and should serve as the team's second option under the basket until Williams returns.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Swats five shots in victory
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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.
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.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Good to go Tuesday
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Maluach (thumb) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
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.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Dealing with thumb injury
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Maluach is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to a right thumb sprain.
Maluach likely picked up the injury during his appearance Saturday with the G League's Valley Suns. The Duke product has since rejoined the parent club, but even if he's able to play through the thumb issue Tuesday, he's unlikely to be included in the rotation.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Rejoins Phoenix
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Phoenix recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Sunday.
Maluach will rejoin the Suns ahead of Tuesday's game at Sacramento after he played 33 minutes for the G League club in Saturday's 112-105 win over the Texas Legends. With Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro ahead of him on the depth chart at center, Maluach is unlikely to be in line for anything more than garbage-time minutes Tuesday.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Assigned to G League
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Phoenix assigned Maluach to the G League's Valley Suns on Friday.
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. The 19-year-old big man is averaging 15.8 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game through four G League regular-season outings.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Returns from G League assignment
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Phoenix recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Friday.
Maluach took part in practice with the G League club Friday but rejoined the parent club immediately after. He'll be available off the bench for Saturday's game against the 76ers but is unlikely to be part of the rotation so long as Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro are available to cover the center spot.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Recalled to NBA
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Phoenix recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Sunday.
Maluach was assigned and recalled on the same day, as he joined the Valley Suns for Sunday's 111-107 loss to the Delaware Blue Coats. The rookie first-rounder recorded 10 points (4-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 14 rebounds and two blocks across 33 minutes against Delaware. Maluach has appeared in four of the parent club's last five games, averaging 0.5 points, 0.5 rebounds and 0.3 blocks across 2.8 minutes during that span.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Available for Phoenix on Sunday
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The Suns recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Sunday, and he will be available for Sunday's game against Miami, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Maluach played 37 minutes during the Valley Suns' 102-91 loss to the Austin Spurs on Sunday, finishing with 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal. The rookie first-rounder will be with the parent club for its contest Sunday, and he could make his first appearance in an NBA-level game since Jan. 11 against the Wizards.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Recalled to NBA on Thursday
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Phoenix recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Thursday.
Maluach has gone back and forth between Phoenix's NBA and G League teams throughout the season and remains unlikely to earn significant opportunities in the parent club's rotation. However, he'll be available ahead of Friday's clash with the Hawks. During his most recent spell in the G League, the rookie logged a double-double against the Stockton Kings.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Rare appearance Wednesday
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Maluach registered zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over four minutes during Wednesday's 117-98 victory over Memphis.
Maluach appeared for just the fourth time in the past eight games, bringing his season total to 17 games. All but one of his appearances have come during garbage time, resulting in averages of just 1.4 points and 1.0 rebounds in 4.6 minutes per game. Outside of dynasty formats, Maluach has no fantasy value.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Recalled to NBA
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Phoenix recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Tuesday.
Maluach continues to split time between the two clubs. In six games with the Valley Suns, Maluach averages 15.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.5 steals and 3.0 blocks across 29.8 minutes.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Back to G League
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Phoenix assigned Maluach to the G League's Valley Suns on Thursday.
With Maluach unable to break through Phoenix's rotation, he'll continue to see the bulk of his reps in the G League.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Back to G League
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Phoenix assigned Maluach to the G League's Valley Suns on Wednesday.
The rookie has been unable to break through Phoenix's rotation with 4.4 minutes per contest across 10 appearances thus far. Maluach posted 27 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and 15 rebounds in 35 minutes during the Valley Suns' 124-119 G League win over the Santa Cruz Warriors on Wednesday.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Assigned to G League
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Maluach, who was assigned to the G League's Valley Suns on Tuesday, produced seven points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks in 28 minutes of Tuesday's 112-101 loss to the Rip City Remix.
Maluach has made just eight appearances at the NBA level for an average of 4.8 minutes per contest. At least in the short term, most of his live reps are expected to come in the G League.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Recalled Saturday
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The Suns recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Saturday.
Maluah joined the Suns' G League affiliate for Friday's loss to the Rip City Remix, posting nine points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals across 26 minutes. The rookie first-rounder has logged double-digit minutes just once for the parent club, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him get some reps in with the Valley Suns moving forward.
