What will the Suns do with their 22nd pick this Wednesday evening during the Draft? Visibly, after John Gambadoroalways well informed about the Arizona franchise, the leaders are ready to give it up.
The proof: they are currently discussing with Jazz. A simple transfer would be at the center of conversations: the Suns' 22nd pick would go to the Jazz, who would send their 29th and 32nd picks in exchange.
What's the point for Phoenix? There may be several reasons. First to go after Bronny James, targeted for a while, with less risk. LeBron's son, while he might be better than expected, isn't heralded that high, so sacrificing such a high spot for an average player remains a gamble.
A way to not just bet on Bronny James?
The 29th, and especially the 32nd choice, therefore seem perfect for betting on Bronny James, while keeping a second choice. Thus, the Suns can recover two players on June 26 and 27, and this is not nothing mathematically because the squad is only half full for the 2024/25 financial year.
Yes, there is obviously Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant, but after the “Big Three”, the players under contract are few in number: Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little and David Roddy. Even if Royce O'Neale and Drew Eubanks could extend their adventure in Phoenix, that only makes seven players for the moment.
The last advantage is financial. A 29th pick has a smaller contract than a 22nd pick, while players drafted in the second round do not necessarily have a guaranteed contract. The Suns' star trio is worth $150 million in salary and finances are already in the red. To surround it, there will be no small savings…
