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Phoenix Suns Land Khaman Maluach with 10th Overall Pick in First Round of 2025 NBA Draft

  • The Phoenix Suns chose Khaman Maluach as the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, which took place at the Barclays Center located in Brooklyn.
  • The Suns reacquired this pick after finalizing the Kevin Durant trade, which sent Durant to the Houston Rockets just days before the draft.
  • Maluach, a 7-foot-2 center from Duke and South Sudan, played in the 2024 Paris Olympics and averaged 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game in college.
  • Maluach shared his enthusiasm about joining the Suns and wearing their jersey, highlighting the pride he feels representing Africa as he crossed the draft stage and met Silver.
  • This selection positions the Suns to add a promising rim protector with growth potential, while their roster will change notably following the Durant trade and ongoing roster moves.
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PHNX broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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