Suns Lock In Khaman Maluach's Rookie Option Through 2027-28
Khaman Maluach is back at center for Phoenix after a rookie year that saw him play 46 games off the bench. He is not on the injury report and has logged five preseason outings this month, with a season-high 15 rebounds in a win over San Antonio. The Suns have already exercised his team option for 2027-28.
By the Suns Nightly Desk · updated 3 d ago01The story of the nightWhat the Rookie Numbers ShowMaluach played 46 games last season as a rookie, averaging 8.9 minutes, 3.0 points and 2.9 rebounds a night.
Maluach played 46 games last season as a rookie, averaging 8.9 minutes, 3.0 points and 2.9 rebounds a night. He shot 53.3 percent from the field and 71.0 percent from the line, with a 58.6 true shooting mark and a 14.2 usage rate. His per-minute production leaned on rebounding and rim protection, with 0.7 blocks a game, while his outside shot stayed a work in progress at 23.8 percent from three. The plus-minus sat at a modest +1.0 across limited run.
02Preseason Snapshot and Contract StatusMaluach is not on the injury report and has no injury history logged.
Maluach is not on the injury report and has no injury history logged. Over five preseason games this month he has ranged from 0 to 15 rebounds, with his best outing a 10-point, 15-rebound, 3-assist line in a win over San Antonio on October 10, and 13 rebounds against Utah on October 16. The Suns have already exercised his team option for 2027-28, locking in his rookie-scale deal for another year. He wears No. 10 at center.
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