A case for Khaman Maluach to be the Suns’ starting center

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 25: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns and Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder play defense during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 25, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/N