Khaman Maluach Set for Expanded Role Following Mark Williams Injury

Khaman Maluach is positioned for a significantly expanded role with the Phoenix Suns entering his second NBA season following a shoulder injury to starting center Mark Williams. The 2025 10th overall pick averaged 3.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes across 46 games as a rookie, but impressed during Summer League with All-2nd Team averages of 19.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks. Maluach is expected to log 20-plus minutes per night alongside Oso Ighodaro and Duop Reath.