The 7-footer has a higher standing reach than Victor Wembanyama and should immediately feast on lobs. Summer league will give Maluach the opportunity to prove he can catch and finish on the move, keep up with the pace of opposing offenses and anchor a solid defense.

Former Tennessee men's basketball player Jahmai Mashack made his first professional start Tuesday in the Salt Lake City Summer League with the Grizzlies. Philadelphia defeated Memphis, 91-90, at Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

With summer in full swing, attention turns to the NBA 2K26 Summer League, which began in Salt Lake City and San Francisco (California Classic) on Saturday before heading to Las Vegas on Thursday, July 10.