Suns eye top NBA Draft prospects amid potential trades for picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Phoenix Suns are considering trading up in the 2026 NBA Draft, with a focus on high-potential players. General manager Brian Gregory, in his first year, previously executed several notable trades, including selecting Rasheer Fleming. As the Suns may lose Mark Williams and Collin Gillespie to free agency, the draft becomes a crucial opportunity for roster replenishment. Potential targets include Tarris Reed Jr. from Connecticut and Baba Miller from Cincinnati, who are projected to be selected earlier in the second round. Gregory could also explore options, like Spanish guard Sergio de Larrea, to address immediate needs.
- •Brian Gregory aims to replicate his successful trades from last year.
- •Mark Williams and Collin Gillespie may depart in free agency.
- •Tarris Reed Jr. and Baba Miller are potential draft targets.
- •Suns could focus on overseas talent, including Sergio de Larrea.
- •Draft decisions will shape the team's direction moving forward.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — If Suns trade up in 2026 NBA Draft, who’s the target?
"PHOENIX – Recent draft history has shown that the Phoenix Suns aren’t scared to trade up for their guy in the NBA Draft. First year under general manager Brian Gregory, he and his team put on a show by pulling off a multitude of trades.
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