Khaman Maluach
#10C · Phoenix Suns
Height
7'1"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
19
College
Duke
Draft
2025, Rd 1, #10
Experience
0 yrs
B
D+
C
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 36 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 52.9% | 18.2% | 76.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 38 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | @ OKC | W 135-103 | 29 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8-15 | 2-5 | +14 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$27.4M
Guaranteed
$12.3M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
Guaranteed %45%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
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Khaman Maluach's rookie scale contract earns a solid B CVI, reflecting reasonable value for a developmental center picked 10th overall in 2025. At just 19 years old in his rookie season, Maluach's modest production of 2.5 PPG and 2.2 RPG across 38 games aligns with his C performance grade, showing he remains a long-term project rather than an immediate contributor. His $6.0M AAV represents standard rookie scale value for a first-round center, providing Phoenix with cost-controlled upside over four years while the organization invests in his development trajectory. The media framing captures the reality perfectly — Maluach shows promise with positive skill progression and strong work ethic, but his severely limited role in Phoenix's rotation raises legitimate questions about his pathway to meaningful minutes. With headlines highlighting both his cultural recognition by the organization and concerning lack of precedent for his minimal usage, this contract represents a patient organizational bet on raw potential rather than proven production. The four-year term gives Phoenix ample runway to develop Maluach without significant financial risk, making this a defensible value play on a teenager who clearly needs seasoning before contributing to winning basketball.
Performance Analysis
C
#54 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Khaman Maluach earns a C Performance grade — solid for a rookie, with room to grow into a larger role. Through 36 games, Khaman is contributing 2.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game in his role. Khaman's strongest area is FG% at 52.9, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.2 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Khaman ranks 54th. At 19, Khaman is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Phoenix Suns.
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