Khaman Maluach

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: What grabbed your attention the most from the information that came out on Media Day? zenzino: Let’s call it what it is. Media Day is a hype day to get us excited about the season. From that standpoint, it was hugely successful as far as I’m concerned. Color me excited...

Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach thinks that added strength has made things easier for him going into year two. (via Phoenix Suns): “I mean, just the game has slowed down a little bit for me. My body has changed, credit to our strength and conditioning team. I think everything else has really got better this […] The post Khaman Maluach: “My body has changed” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Suns need a starting center while Mark Williams is sidelined. Jordan Ott isn’t particularly interested in picking one yet. Instead, Phoenix’s coach intends to let Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro settle the matter on the floor. Ott told reporters that he plans to “let the preseason play out” before choosing a starter, likely making […] The post Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Nobod...

The Suns have exercised their fourth-year option on Ryan Dunn and their third-year option on Khaman Maluach, the team announced today (Twitter links). Both players were already set to earn guaranteed salaries this season. The moves will lock in Dunn’s $5,025,553 salary and Maluach’s $6,617,160 cap hit for 2027/28. The 28th overall pick in the […]

Suns head coach Jordan Ott is in no rush to make a decision on his starting center, telling reporters on Thursday that he wants to “let the preseason play out” before determining “a couple of days” before the team’s October 21 regular season opener whether Khaman Maluach or Oso Ighodaro will get the nod in […]

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 2: Ryan Dunn #0 and Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 2, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was a rare rainy day in Phoenix. As the sprinkles began to fall outside Mortgage Matchup Center, where the massive LED screen proudly displayed Suns Media Day, I entered the arena with one primary question in mind: Who made the biggest impression on this team during the offseaso...

PHOENIX– The not-so-elephant in the room involves the ongoing center position within the Phoenix Suns organization. Originally, that title would’ve gone to the now-injured Mark Williams. But since he’s been hurt, that leaves two options: Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach. Let’s start with Ighodaro. The third-year big man from Marquette started 24 of his 82 […] The post How the Suns’ intriguing roster battle won’t be ‘an individual thing’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX— Khaman Maluach has made the impact everyone thought, but not in the way everyone would anticipate, except for Devin Booker. And how it solidified was in one conversation. “Can we get some work in together?” Booker recalled Maluach texting him one night during the offseason, during media day. “I think that guard-and-big relationship is […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker recalls conversation that led to ongoing trust with Khaman Maluach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oso Ighodaro is another candidate to take over the Phoenix Suns’ starting center position while Mark Williams remains sidelined. The player could provide Phoenix with a different skill set than Khaman Maluach. With the Suns lacking natural playmakers in parts of their rotation, Ighodaro’s ability to read defenses and create opportunities for teammates could make […] The post Oso Ighodaro makes case for starting center appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Phoenix Suns will have to adjust their frontcourt rotation after starting center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum. Williams is expected to miss several months of the upcoming season, leaving Phoenix without its regular starter for an extended stretch. His absence creates a significant opportunity for second-year center Khaman Maluach. The […] The post Khaman Maluach gets opportunity after Mark Williams injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.