Phoenix assigned Maluach to the G League's Valley Suns on Wednesday.
The rookie has been unable to break through Phoenix's rotation with 4.4 minutes per contest across 10 appearances thus far. Maluach posted 27 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and 15 rebounds in 35 minutes during the Valley Suns' 124-119 G League win over the Santa Cruz Warriors on Wednesday.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Assigned to G League
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Maluach, who was assigned to the G League's Valley Suns on Tuesday, produced seven points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks in 28 minutes of Tuesday's 112-101 loss to the Rip City Remix.
Maluach has made just eight appearances at the NBA level for an average of 4.8 minutes per contest. At least in the short term, most of his live reps are expected to come in the G League.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Recalled Saturday
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The Suns recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Saturday.
Maluah joined the Suns' G League affiliate for Friday's loss to the Rip City Remix, posting nine points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals across 26 minutes. The rookie first-rounder has logged double-digit minutes just once for the parent club, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him get some reps in with the Valley Suns moving forward.
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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.
With Maluach not getting much run at the NBA level, this move allows the rookie to get some much-needed live reps.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Still non-factor
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Maluach posted two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across six minutes during Thursday's 133-98 win over the Pacers.
Even with Mark Williams (rest) getting the night off for maintenance, the rookie logged just six minutes on the night. He's an intriguing long-term project for the Suns, but it's clear the team is going to bring him along very slowly.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Bench role Wednesday
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Maluach will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Kings.
After starting the preseason finale, Maluach will be in the second unit. The team will run with Devin Booker, Ryan Dunn, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks and Oso Ighodaro in the first five.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Starting Tuesday
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Maluach is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's exhibition against the Lakers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Maluach is getting the start with Nick Richards (rest) and Oso Ighodaro (rest) joining Mark Williams (undisclosed) on the sidelines, so Maluach could be flirting with 30 minutes Tuesday evening. While he'll have some time to shine in Tuesday's exhibition, he's buried on the depth chart in Phoenix, so he's not worth targeting in most formats.
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Suns' Khaman Maluach: Scores seven points in loss
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Maluach scored seven points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one steal and one turnover in 12 minutes during Sunday's 111-109 preseason loss to Brooklyn.
Maluach has been quiet through the preseason thus far, posting meager averages of 7.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and not much else in 13.7 minutes a night. Maluach will begin his rookie season playing limited minutes behind Mark Williams and Nick Richards in Phoenix.
