Suns trade to select Arizona forward Koa Peat with 30th pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Phoenix Suns traded into the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft to select Koa Peat, a forward from Arizona, with the 30th overall pick. The Suns moved up from the 47th pick, giving up two future second-round selections in the process. Peat averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game during his freshman season while contributing significantly in the NCAA tournament., he led Arizona to the Final Four and decided to remain in the draft despite a drop in mock drafts. This decision has culminated in the Suns acquiring a promising local talent.
- •Suns traded up from 47th to 30th pick in the NBA Draft.
- •Peat averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds at Arizona.
- •He led Arizona to a Final Four appearance.
- •The Knicks received two second-round picks and cash in the trade.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round, land Arizona star Koa Peat
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Suns trade into 1st round of NBA Draft, select Arizona’s Koa Peat
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft: Suns trade up to select Arizona star Koa Peat at No. 30 in deal with Mavericks, Knicks
"PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns make a massive splash in Tuesday’s NBA Draft by trading into the first round to select Arizona forward Koa Peat with the 30th overall pick. According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the franchise trades the 47th pick and two future seconds to move up 17 spots to draft the Arizona native.
"The Phoenix Suns traded into the first round to acquire Arizona freshman Koa Peat, who is from Chandler.
"Koa Peat was the final pick of the opening round of the draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:00 AMPhoenix Suns trade into 1st round, land Arizona star Koa Peat
The Phoenix Suns traded into the first round to acquire Arizona freshman Koa Peat, who is from Chandler.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:39 AMSuns trade into 1st round of NBA Draft, select Arizona’s Koa Peat
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns make a massive splash in Tuesday’s NBA Draft by trading into the first round to select Arizona forward Koa Peat with the 30th overall pick. According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the franchise trades the 47th pick and two future seconds to move up 17 spots to draft the Arizona native.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:38 AMNBA Draft: Suns trade up to select Arizona star Koa Peat at No. 30 in deal with Mavericks, Knicks
Koa Peat was the final pick of the opening round of the draft.
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