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Suns' Maluach Struggles for Playing Time Amidst Talent

11/22/2025

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Story summary

The Phoenix Suns are developing Khaman Maluach, the No. 10 pick who remains young and inexperienced.
Maluach has more did-not-play (DNP) games than appearances this season, a reality linked to his age.
Starting center Mark Williams has performed well, limiting Maluach’s playing time.
Some analysts say Cedric Coward or Derik Queen would have better addressed the Suns' center need.

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Story summary

The Phoenix Suns are developing Khaman Maluach, the No. 10 pick who remains young and inexperienced.
Maluach has more did-not-play (DNP) games than appearances this season, a reality linked to his age.
Starting center Mark Williams has performed well, limiting Maluach’s playing time.
Some analysts say Cedric Coward or Derik Queen would have better addressed the Suns' center need.