Khaman Maluach prepares for increased minutes following Mark Williams injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:42 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Khaman Maluach is expected to take on a larger role within the team rotation as the NBA season approaches. The shift comes after teammate Mark Williams was ruled out for an extended period following shoulder surgery. Personnel discussions suggest that Maluach is now considered the primary option to fill the vacancy left by Williams in the frontcourt. No specific timeline for a return has been provided for Williams, leaving Maluach to manage the increased workload during the upcoming stretch of games. The organization aims to integrate Maluach into the rotation immediately to maintain interior depth. Staff observations highlight that the team views this current window as the critical moment for Maluach to demonstrate his development on the court.
- •Mark Williams will miss extended time after undergoing shoulder surgery.
- •Khaman Maluach is positioned to see more minutes in the frontcourt.
- •The team has identified this period as the moment for Maluach to step up.
- 8:42 AMYahoo Sports — @StephenPG3 thinks Khaman Maluach is ready to step up …
"@StephenPG3 thinks Khaman Maluach is ready to step up …
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