On the same night that the Phoenix Suns drafted Khaman Maluach with the No. 10 pick, which they received in the Kevin Durant trade, they traded for Mark Williams. Just like that, they boosted their frontcourt with two young centers.
Drafting Maluach while trading for Williams was a sign that the former wouldn't be the starting center, at least not immediately. The Suns knew that when they drafted Maluach, a raw prospect, he'd need time to develop and grow as an NBA player.
Through Phoenix's first five games of the season, Malauch has appeared in two games.