Khaman Maluach
#10C · Phoenix Suns
Height
7'1"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
19
College
Duke
Draft
2025, Rd 1, #10
Experience
0 yrs
F
B-
C+
D+
N/A
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The Verdict on Khaman, in One Read
On the field, Khaman Maluach grades out as a middling C for Phoenix Suns (C+ Impact). That places him 74th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a significant overpay (F), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is positive (B- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD
| 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 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD-| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 38 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 52.9% | D- D- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/28 | vs OKC | L 122-131 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Sat, 4/25 | vs OKC | L 109-121 | 7 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$27.4M
Guaranteed
$12.3M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
Guaranteed %45%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
F
Overpay
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Khaman Maluach's contract with the Phoenix Suns is graded as a F CVI. At $6.0M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Khaman's production is currently below the league median for centers, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $6.0M average annual value ranks as role player money for the center market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 19, Khaman has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 4-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
D
#74 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Khaman Maluach earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. 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 74th. At 19, Khaman is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Phoenix Suns.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the F band — a quick read on where Khaman's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Khaman Compares at the Position
Khaman Maluach ranks 74th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Khaman between Charles Bassey (D) just ahead and Christian Koloko (D) just behind.
Graded higher
Charles BasseyBoston CelticsDMoussa CisseDallas MavericksDOscar TshiebweUtah JazzDKhaman MaluachD
Graded lower
Christian KolokoAtlanta HawksTransaction History
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About this player
Khaman Maluach is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at C for the Phoenix Suns. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Khaman Maluach, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance D, Sentiment B-.
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