TEMPE — It was a Sunday rematch as the Valley Suns looked for redemption against the Austin Spurs but came up short, falling 116-107. Without rookies Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluach — one of their lead scorers and the lead rebounder from their first encounter — the Suns needed to keep up with the Spurs’ pace early in the game.
TEMPE — The Valley Suns had reinforcements on Wednesday as they were able to take a 117-111 win against the Stockton Kings. The Suns entered Wednesday’s matchup coming off a 113-108 loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors on Monday.
TEMPE — It hasn’t taken long for rookie center Khaman Maluach to break out in the desert, delivering a performance that helped lead the Valley Suns to a 121-118 comeback win over the San Diego Clippers on Thursday.
Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week the Fantable – a round table of Bright Siders – give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Both Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming were sent to the G League again as the San Diego Clippers were on the schedule, and the organization saw real value in giving them more time on the floor.
The Phoenix Suns finally have a franchise center. No, this is not in reference to their 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Khaman Maluach. Mark Williams has made an immediate impact, and it’s okay to think of him as your franchise center… for now.
The Phoenix Suns once again optioned 10th overall pick Khaman Maluach to the G League, and once again, it’s good for his development. Repetition creates retention.
TEMPE – The Suns made a move today that will help the development of one of their rookies, as Khaman Maluach has been assigned to the G League to play with the Valley Suns.
Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach struggled in his first game with the Valley Suns in the 107-104 loss to Rip City Remix on Friday. Maluach and the Valley Suns squandered a 22-point lead in the loss.
TEMPE — Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming made their debuts for the Valley Suns in the team’s 107-104 loss to Rip City Mix on Friday night. After being assigned to the team by the Phoenix Suns earlier that day, Maluach and Fleming started against Rip City and their impact was immediately felt on both sides of the ball.
TEMPE – The recent move from the Phoenix Suns was a quiet one, though it may end up being their most pivotal. Phoenix has assigned Khaman Maluach and Rasheed Fleming, two highest-ceiling rookies in the 2025 class, to the Valley Suns for their NBA G League home opener.
The Phoenix Suns have assigned Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluach to the Valley Suns of the NBA G League, as made official by the team. The Suns move into the weekend with an 8-5 record and a five-game winning streak.
When the Suns drafted Khaman Maluach, they weren’t just taking a chance; they were investing in a player with the rare mix of size, mobility, and defensive feel that modern NBA teams crave.
PHOENIX — Mark Williams’ absence in the Phoenix Suns‘ 133-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday made way for No. 10 overall pick Khaman Maluach to have an increased role.
Phoenix Suns fans have undoubtedly been excited about center Khaman Maluach after watching him play in preseason, as the No. 10 overall pick flashed the length and rim protection he could offer at the NBA level.
Duke typically reels in a star-studded freshman class, but in recent years, a lot of them have left for the NBA after their first year. That wasn’t as true last season.
Two Duke rookies saw NBA exhibition action Sunday night with Tyrese Proctor and Khaman Maluach getting time with the Cavaliers and Suns respectively. Proctor got his first career start and finished with 12 points, four assists and one steal.
All eyes are on No. 10 overall pick Khaman Maluach for his rookie campaign with the Phoenix Suns, though his opportunities might not align with those in his class.
The calendar continues to inch closer to the NBA regular season. In less than two weeks, Oklahoma City will meet Houston to begin the 2025-26 campaign, kicking off what should be another entertaining year across the league.
Although it may only be the preseason, Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach impressed many before the game began on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
As we’ve noted before, there are plenty of insanely talented players who just never quite master the game while on the other, there are some who are not nearly as talented who dominate, for instance Joker, aka Nikola Jokic.
It’s been an offseason of stalled negotiations, minimal free agent movement, and well, physical transformations. The latest to show off a stark change in physical appearance is none other than Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach, who confirmed that he has put on around 10-12 pounds as he prepares for his first season in the NBA.
Grayson Allen was left stunned to see Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach showcasing his basketball IQ at practice. As the Phoenix Suns look to bounce back from their failed superteam experiment, they will rely on the young crop of stars they’ve brought in this season.
Khaman Maluach, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, arrives to the Phoenix Suns with hopes of developing into one of the league's best big men down the road.