Suns seek trades to move up in 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Phoenix Suns are exploring options to trade up in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft set for Tuesday. Currently holding the 47th pick, general manager Brian Gregory plans to use available cash and limited trade assets to move into the mid-30s. Despite the team's aggressive pursuit, reports indicate a first-round pick acquisition remains unlikely due to their limited draft capital, which consists mainly of two future second-round picks. The Suns face a need to infuse youth into their roster as veteran players age, heightening the urgency to secure promising talent.
- •Suns hold the 47th pick in the draft.
- •Gregory traded four second-round picks last year for Rasheer Fleming.
- •The Suns are unlikely to trade for a first-round pick due to limited assets.
- •The team seeks to trade up using cash and future second-round picks.
- •Free agency will impact their ability to retain current players.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Suns Should Consider Trading Up for These 3 Prospects in 2026 NBA Draft
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Suns looking to trade up in 2026 NBA Draft, unlikely to be into first round
"Entering draft week with only a second-round pick, the PhoenixSuns should aggressively target a trade up to select a pro-ready prospect such as Joshua Jefferson to bolster Devin Booker’s supporting cast and reignite the franchise's championship window.
"PHOENIX – Reports are heating up of the Phoenix Suns looking to move up in Tuesday’s 2026 NBA Draft. If last year was any indication, general manager Brian Gregory isn’t scared to trade up to get his guy.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:00 AMSuns Should Consider Trading Up for These 3 Prospects in 2026 NBA Draft
Entering draft week with only a second-round pick, the PhoenixSuns should aggressively target a trade up to select a pro-ready prospect such as Joshua Jefferson to bolster Devin Booker’s supporting cast and reignite the franchise's championship window.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 2:40 AMSuns looking to trade up in 2026 NBA Draft, unlikely to be into first round
PHOENIX – Reports are heating up of the Phoenix Suns looking to move up in Tuesday’s 2026 NBA Draft. If last year was any indication, general manager Brian Gregory isn’t scared to trade up to get his guy.
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