Khaman Maluach Reportedly Valued 'Highly' by Raptors Amid 2025 NBA Draft Rumors

Khaman Maluach Reportedly Valued 'Highly' by Raptors amid 2025 NBA Draft Rumors

Duke center Khaman Maluach has reportedly emerged as the top center prospect in this year's draft class, and one team is especially high on him.

Raptors Among Teams Coveting Khaman Maluach At Draft

The Toronto Raptors are among the teams that covet Duke center Khaman Maluach at this year’s NBA draft. League insider Jake Fischer reported the information in The Stein Line Substack. Maluach is growing traction as the best center in the draft and is expected to be a top 10 pick. It’s also quite possible he’s selected […] The post Raptors Among Teams Coveting Khaman Maluach At Draft appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketb…

Fischer's Latest: Raptors, Maluach, Barrett, Suns, Triano

The Raptors are among the teams who “highly value” Duke center Khaman Maluach ahead of this month’s NBA Draft, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, it remains to be seen if the 7’2″ big man will be available at No. 9, which is the lottery pick Toronto currently controls. If Maluach — who is ranked No. 6 on ESPN’s big board — is unavailable, rival teams have gotten the impression the Raptors might target a differe…

Jay Triano, Mavericks Nearing Deal To Become Assistant Coach

Jay Triano is nearing a deal with the Dallas Mavericks to become an assistant coach under Jason Kidd, reports Jake Fischer. The possibility of Triano joining the Mavericks was previously reported by Marc Stein. Triano spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings. Triano has prior head coaching experience with the Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns. The Mavericks have been searching for a replacement for Alex Jensen, …