Khaman Maluach impresses against Victor Wembanyama, earns Dillon Brooks' praise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Khaman Maluach faced Victor Wembanyama on Saturday in what is deemed a significant test for the Phoenix Suns' sophomore. Maluach's performance caught the attention of teammate Dillon Brooks, who highlighted Maluach's progress, especially his ability to handle physical matchups. The encounter allowed Maluach to learn from Wembanyama while showing promise for future games. The Suns will play the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, providing another opportunity for Maluach to solidify his position in the lineup.
- •Maluach matched up against Wembanyama in Phoenix on Saturday.
- •Dillon Brooks praised Maluach's development and adaptability.
- •Maluach improved significantly during the Summer League.
- •Phoenix will face San Antonio next on Wednesday.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Khaman Maluach ‘learned a lot’ vs Victor Wembanyama, earning Dillon Brooks seal of approval
"PHOENIX– Arguably the biggest test of Khaman Maluach’s sophomore season came against Victor Wembanyama on Saturday. The Phoenix Suns big man did his best to limit him, and he did, catching Dillon Brooks’s attention. Granted, the latter joked in the locker room that when he yelled at Maluach during the offseason, and he nodded, that was the moment […] The post Khaman Maluach ‘learned a lot’ vs Victor Wembanyama, earning Dillon Brooks seal of approval appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 11, 2026, 1:07 PMSpurs still without De'Aaron Fox
NBA•Oct 11, 2026, 1:03 PMVictor Wembanyama's playmaking on point in Phoenix
NBA•Oct 11, 2026, 9:40 AMWarriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg grabs attention with notable stat line vs. Lakers
NBA•Oct 11, 2026, 4:28 AMWarriors Owner Makes Much-Needed Statement on Steph Curry's Future
NBA•Oct 11, 2026, 3:28 AMJordan Ott, Suns seek to ‘put hands’ on Koa Peat’s development
NBA•Oct 11, 2026, 2:27 AMPistons work on depth in OT preseason road loss to Wizards