When you get something new, you want to see it, play with it, enjoy it. In basketball, though, newness can trick you. A shiny new piece doesn’t always mean instant production.
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.
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.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
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.
It’s not clear if the Phoenix Suns’ rotation for the season opener has any rookies penciled in, so they were able to make the most of an odd situation in Tuesday’s preseason finale on Tuesday, a 113-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
The Phoenix Suns bolstered their center position in a major way this offseason with the additions of Mark Williams and No. 10 pick Khaman Maluach. Both players could be key parts to Phoenix's future with Williams being only 23 years old, and Maluach being the youngest player on the team at 19.
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.
There’s no shortage of entry points into the story of the Phoenix Suns this season. The contrast is striking. On one hand, the infusion of youth brings a sense of curiosity and renewal.
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.
Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach turned 19 years old on Sunday. The Suns celebrated the rookie center’s birthday on X and other social media: Maluach, the No.