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Khaman Maluach plays 16 minutes in preseason opener

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Khaman Maluach

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Khaman Maluach scored six points (3-of-5 FGs, 0-for-3 FTs), two rebounds and one block over 16 minutes in Monday’s preseason loss to the Pistons.

Maluach played nearly 10 minutes off the bench with Phoenix’s main rotation players in the first half, which is notable considering he’s probably in line for an expanded role behind Oso Ighodaro while Mark Williams continues recovering from shoulder surgery. The 20-year-old former lottery pick enters his second season as a viable rotation piece as an interior defender that can help Phoenix defensively without being a non-factor at the other end of the floor. He’ll go undrafted in most fantasy leagues, but he’s a name to watch in the early portion of the season to see whether his role expands.

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Suns signed Duop Reath to a one-year deal.

With Mark Williams set to miss months after shoulder surgery, the Suns reportedly add another frontcourt option. Reath appeared in 32 games for the Trail Blazers last season before the Hawks acquired him ahead of the February trade deadline, and Atlanta waived him shortly after. Reath played just 8.1 minutes per game in Portland before undergoing foot surgery in January. While healthy, his prospects for achieving fantasy relevance in Phoenix aren’t much better. Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro will be Williams’ primary replacements, with Ighodaro starting 24 games last season.
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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Mark Williams underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Charania notes that Williams will miss “an extended period of time” after suffering the injury during an offseason workout. Williams’ injury history is extensive and well-documented, so this latest injury puts him in “do not draft” territory. Suddenly, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach are late-round fliers in standard leagues, with Maluach the early favorite to take over starting duties due to his strong Summer League play.
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Khaman Maluach finished Monday’s win over the Bucks with 21 points (5-of-10 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, four blocks and one three-pointer.

Maluach has recorded a double-double in each of Phoenix’s first three games in Las Vegas, with Monday’s being the best of the bunch. Not only did he shoot 50 percent from the field and grab 10 rebounds, but the second-year center also blocked four shots. With the Suns re-signing Mark Williams, one would assume that he’ll be the starter. However, Maluach may be given every opportunity to compete with Oso Ighodaro for the backup role, especially when considering how well he’s played this week. A must-roster player in dynasty leagues, Maluach would have increased value as a backup in redraft leagues given Williams’ injury history.
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Khaman Maluach had 15 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 15 rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in the Suns’ 81-75 loss to the Pelicans on Sunday.

Maluach followed up his double-double against the Trail Blazers on Friday with another double-double against the Pelicans on Sunday. The 19-year-old center was +10 in 28 minutes in a six-point loss for the Suns. Maluach continues to look improved in Summer League play.
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Khaman Maluach (calf) recorded 19 points (7-of-15 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 11 rebounds, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

Maluach and the Suns erased an 18-point deficit on Friday, winning 81-79. Looking stronger than he did at the end of his rookie season, the 7-foot-2 center recorded a double-double in 26 minutes. Maluach was responsible for seven turnovers, some of which were offensive fouls, but the summer is a good opportunity for him to be a featured option offensively. There was also an exit due to discomfort in his right calf, but Maluach was back in action in crunch time.
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The Suns have guaranteed Oso Ighodaro’s contract for the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks.

The 40th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Ighodaro appeared in all 82 games this season, starting 24. The 7-footer’s role expanded when a foot injury sidelined Mark Williams, and that could remain the case in 2026-27 if the Suns were to move on from the former Hornet. However, one would assume that Phoenix would look to upgrade the position if that were the case, and 2025 lottery pick Khaman Maluach would also be in the mix for more playing time. Ighodaro averaged 6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season. That production was not enough to make him much more than a deep-league streamer on nights when Williams was out.
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Mark Williams (foot) is out for Monday’s Game 4 against the Thunder.

Williams will remain sidelined for what could be the Suns’ final game of the season, as they go into Game 4 in a 0-3 hole. Oso Ighodaro has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and that should remain the case on Monday.
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Mark Williams (foot) is out for Sunday’s Game 3 against the Thunder.

Williams still hasn’t played since the first Play-In game. With the 24-year-old center sidelined in Game 2, Oso Ighodaro started and had seven points and eight rebounds in 29 minutes. Ighodaro will likely remain in the starting lineup as long as Williams is out.
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Mark Williams (foot) is questionable for Game 2 against the Thunder on Wednesday.

Williams missed Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Thunder with a sore left foot. Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach combined for zero points in 41 minutes in Williams’ absence. The 24-year-old center remains questionable for Game 2. Ighodaro will likely start again if Williams is ruled out.
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Mark Williams (foot) is out for Sunday’s Game 1 against the Thunder.

Williams will miss a second consecutive game as he continues to deal with a sore left foot. Oso Ighodaro started Friday’s Play-In victory over the Warriors, logging 26 minutes. He’ll take on a similar role for Game 1, while Khaman Maluach may play more than the five minutes that he did the last time out because of Oklahoma City’s interior depth.

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Julius Randle had 13 points (4-of-7 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s exhibition against the Hornets.

Entering his 13th year in the NBA, the Nets will be Randle’s fifth team. Playing alongside Michael Porter Jr. for the first time, Randle helped lead the Nets to a 124-90 victory over the Hornets. He had 13 points, three assists and two threes in 18 minutes. Randle is coming off the board in the fifth round of fantasy drafts.
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