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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: Plays garbage time in loss
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Maluach ended Tuesday's 97-81 loss to the Celtics with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one block over six minutes.
Though he made an appearance for the fourth time in five games, Maluach wasn't part of the rotation while the game was competitive. Phoenix will be without three key contributors in Devin Booker (hip), Jordan Goodwin (calf) and Dillon Brooks (hand) for the foreseeable future, but Maluach won't have a path to regular playing time so long as Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro are available to cover most of the center minutes.
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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: Back to G League
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Phoenix assigned Maluach to the G League Valley Suns on Sunday.
The rookie first-rounder has averaged just 4.7 minutes per game across 18 appearances in the NBA this season, with his last game action having come Jan. 11 against the Wizards. He'll get some more reps in the G League, where he is averaging 16.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 threes and 2.7 blocks over 29.8 minutes per game across seven appearances with the Valley Suns.
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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.
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: Assigned to G League
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Phoenix assigned Maluach to the G League's Valley Suns on Monday.
Despite being a lottery pick, Maluach has spent more time in the G League than on an NBA court, primarily because of Phoenix's depth at the center position. Maluach is playing behind the likes of Mark Williams, Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards. If one of the aforementioned big men were to miss time, Maluach's role would likely be elevated, but as of now, he will continue to split time between Phoenix and its G League affiliate.
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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 Friday.
Maluach will rejoin the parent team following a double-double performance in his last G League contest. The center has scored just four points over 21 minutes of play at the NBA level since Nov. 29, but he has been more active in G League play with five starts in the current campaign.
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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: Muted role continues Wednesday
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Maluach chipped in two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes during Wednesday's 138-89 loss to Oklahoma City.
Maluach continues to play limited minutes off the bench, typically used during garbage time only. In 12 appearances thus far this season, the rookie is averaging just 1.4 points and 1.0 rebounds in 4.9 minutes per contest.
