It’s been an offseason of stalled negotiations, minimal free agent movement, and well, physical transformations. The latest to show off a stark change in physical appearance is none other than Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach , who confirmed that he has put on around 10-12 pounds as he prepares for his first season in the NBA.

“I added a little bit of weight, I’m like 263 now, 262. I’ve been here the whole summer. That kind of helped me out, too, with it,” Maluach explained during Suns media day via Duane Rankin.

The 19-year-old, 10th overall pick of the 2025 draft has been listed at 250 pounds by ESPN, with NBADraft.net bumping him up to 255, per SB Nation. Maluach was listed at 260 pounds as part of the Suns’ summer league roster and appears to have been using the offseason

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