Overview

• The Suns used the No. 10 pick acquired from Houston to draft Duke’s Khaman Maluach, a 7-foot center praised for his rim-protection timing and rebounding upside.
• Phoenix dealt the No. 29 pick and a 2029 first-round selection to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for 7-footer Mark Williams, who averaged 15.3 points and 10.2 rebounds when healthy last season.
• Analysts including Stephen A. Smith and former GM Bob Myers questioned the price paid for Williams given his injury history and the loss of two first-round picks.
• With Williams, Maluach, Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro now on the roster, Phoenix has four designated centers, setting up a crowded competition for minutes in the paint.
• These moves conclude a whirlwind week that began with trading Kevin Durant to Houston for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the Maluach pick and five second-round selections.