NBA Draft: Thursday, June 22, 2023; Suns are scheduled to select at #52.

[Hoop Head]

Save us, Danny Ainge! You're our only hope!

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I looked at a list of no. 52 picks for the past 15 years. Not a lot of 'hits' at the spot, which isn't surprising. Kenyon Martin Jr. (2021; Kings) was probably the best (or at least recognizable ) selection that I saw.

If we could find a Kenyon Martin jr it would be a hit.

 

[Mainstreet]

I would so like to get excited about the NBA Draft again. For me, it's always been one of the more fun things.

I'm hoping the Suns commit to using the draft to find prospects, including undrafted free agents.

Btw, Goran Dragic was drafted #45 (by the Spurs for the Suns) and Jeff Hornacek was drafted at #46.

 

[Hoop Head]

I would so like to get excited about the NBA Draft again. For me, it's always been one of the more fun things.

I'm hoping the Suns commit to using the draft to find prospects, including undrafted free agents.

Btw, Goran Dragic was drafted #45 (by the Spurs for the Suns) and Jeff Hornacek was drafted at #46.

Ill be paying some attention to picks #3, #5, and #10 since the Suns have been linked to all 3 of those in various deals.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ill be paying some attention to picks #3, #5, and #10 since the Suns have been linked to all 3 of those in various deals.

If I thought the Suns could latch onto one of these picks I would study the draft more.

The last draft I studied was the 2021 draft when the Suns traded the 29th pick and Jevon Carter for Landry Shamet.

 

[Mainstreet]

The NBA Draft is upcoming on June 22nd.

I haven't heard much new on the draft concerning the Suns, except they might have interest in Eastern Michigan wing, Emoni Bates or Washington State C Mouhamed Gueye.

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[Mainstreet]

Per The Athletic, the Suns are one of the teams interested in moving up in the draft. Just how, I don't know.


By Adam Wells, Bleacher Report:

Per The Athletic's Sam Vecenie, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks have all "explored potential opportunities to move up into the late 20s and 30s due to the depth of prospects on the wing and potential NBA-ready, older rotation players."

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[AzStevenCal]

Per The Athletic, the Suns are one of the teams interested in moving up in the draft. Just how, I don't know.


By Adam Wells, Bleacher Report:

Per The Athletic's Sam Vecenie, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks have all "explored potential opportunities to move up into the late 20s and 30s due to the depth of prospects on the wing and potential NBA-ready, older rotation players."

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I'm not suggesting this but perhaps a sign and trade with Russell and a pick swap coming to us and CP3 going to LAL?

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm not suggesting this but perhaps a sign and trade with Russell and a pick swap coming to us and CP3 going to LAL?

Please let it be true. I'd so like for the Suns to obtain another draft pick.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'd like to add, adding D'Angelo Russell wouldn't be the worst move in the world. The Suns need NBA players.

Getting something for Chris Paul is all gravy.

 

[Raindog]

The NBA Draft is upcoming on June 22nd.

I haven't heard much new on the draft concerning the Suns, except they might have interest in Eastern Michigan wing, Emoni Bates or Washington State C Mouhamed Gueye.

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I would like Bates as a flyer pick. He is definitely a high ceiling, low floor prospect, but exactly the kind of lottery ticket the Suns are increasingly going to have to get lucky on with their draft situation.

 

[Mainstreet]

I would like Bates as a flyer pick. He is definitely a high ceiling, low floor prospect, but exactly the kind of lottery ticket the Suns are increasingly going to have to get lucky on with their draft situation.

I'd like to take a chance on Bates or anyone else that has a chance to be an NBA player. The Suns need to inject new blood.

 

[Carolinacacti]

I would so like to get excited about the NBA Draft again. For me, it's always been one of the more fun things.

I'm hoping the Suns commit to using the draft to find prospects, including undrafted free agents.

Btw, Goran Dragic was drafted #45 (by the Spurs for the Suns) and Jeff Hornacek was drafted at #46.

For a time, like 5 years in a row it was the only fun thing about this team. I'd rather never go back their again.

 

[Mainstreet]

For a time, like 5 years in a row it was the only fun thing about this team. I'd rather never go back their again.

I see no reason a good team and the draft can't coexist nicely. Of course, a team has to have draft picks or scout free agents.

I never bought into that skeleton talk. The Heat never did, either.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[95pro]

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That’s actually a good deal for both parties, kind of. Hornets remain mediocre by signing borderline star player, Pelicans have a log jam down low if Zion stays.

 

[Mainstreet]

It looks like the Suns will have a 2nd round pick in the draft on Thursday after all, but it's uncertain if it will be #52 or #57 because of the Bradley Beal trade.

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[BirdGangThing]

It looks like the Suns will have a 2nd round pick in the draft on Thursday after all, but it's uncertain if it will be #52 or #57 because of the Bradley Beal trade.

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+ whatever we get for Ayton

 

[Mainstreet]

+ whatever we get for Ayton

We will see. I'm not anxious to trade Ayton unless it's a killer deal.

 

[Germz249]

Per The Athletic, the Suns are one of the teams interested in moving up in the draft. Just how, I don't know.


By Adam Wells, Bleacher Report:

Per The Athletic's Sam Vecenie, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks have all "explored potential opportunities to move up into the late 20s and 30s due to the depth of prospects on the wing and potential NBA-ready, older rotation players."

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Lol okay.. Suns are like that one broken friend you have in your early 20s in college that talk about wanting this expensive item. Like bro.. sit down.. we know you’re broke.. you can’t afford to do anything.. unless you sell blood (in this case Ayton)

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I am going to put the odds very high that Ishiba buys a second rounder

 

[AzStevenCal]

I am going to put the odds very high that Ishiba buys a second rounder

I'm not sure if it's this year or next but I think that might be going away too if you're over the second apron. I know it mentioned you can't include cash in trades, I assume it would apply in buying picks too. But regardless, Ish clearly will spend money so if it's allowed and they like someone, I agree he'll buy what he can.

 

[Covert Rain]

We will see. I'm not anxious to trade Ayton unless it's a killer deal.

if you don't give good value you might as well keep him even though we need the depth. I keep going back and forth on this. Maybe you just hold onto him until the trade deadline and rehab his game a bit. Maximize his value then move him if the team isn't deep enough.

 

[nashman]

if you don't give good value you might as well keep him even though we need the depth. I keep going back and forth on this. Maybe you just hold onto him until the trade deadline and rehab his game a bit. Maximize his value then move him if the team isn't deep enough.

Could go the opposite way as well if he flips still under Vogel people will just be like this dude is a total bust, then we are saddled with him and his terrible contract!