Former Blue Devil and No. 10 overall selection Khaman Maluach impressed in his first summer league game of 2026, scoring 19 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to an 81-79 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Along with his 19 points, Maluach posted 11 rebounds, two steals and one block.
While Maluach will need to take better care of the ball (seven turnovers), his outside shooting was especially impressive. After shooting just 23.8% from beyond the arc during his rookie campaign, Maluach knocked down three of his seven three-point attempts against Portland, adding a new dimension to his offensive game.
For the Blazers, former Blue Devil DJ Steward stood out as well, scoring 21 points to go along with eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Both players had support from current Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, while another alum, Luke Kennard, was there to support Maluach following his move to Phoenix.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Former Duke top-10 pick showcases new skill at NBA Summer League
