The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz are exploring a potential trade during the NBA Draft, per reports.
PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz have reportedly been in talks for a potential swap of picks during the 2024 NBA Draft, which begins with the first round on June 26.
The Suns currently own pick No. 22 and could look to wheel-and-deal to obtain more draft slots in hopes of injecting a star-studded roster with youth moving into 2024-25.While Utah's interest appears to be fixated on trading up into the teens, the Suns could be a good consolation prize to strike a deal."Utah is said to be active in trade talks, both with this pick and potentially looking to package the Nos. 29 and 32 picks to move into the late teens.
"The answer is absolutely yes, the Suns are going to explore this option if the Jazz decide that they want to make a trade. This is very intriguing, you would go from 22 and pick up 29 and 32. So you could get 29 and 32 and give up 22. I do believe there have been discussions between the two teams - the Jazz and the Suns - I do think it's something that is very intriguing to Phoenix," said Gambo.
"The ability to not only get one player that you know can help be part of your rotation, but possibly two. We've talked about their need for younger, cheaper talent. There are definitely a lot of players they like in this draft. It's possible they could get two of those guys if they're able to make a trade with the Utah Jazz - but this is not a rumor. This is not a pipe dream.
We'll see what ultimately happens when push comes to shove, but the Suns are undoubtedly exploring all avenues ahead of the draft.Donnie Druin is the Publisher for All Cardinals and Inside The Suns. Donnie moved to Arizona in 2012 and has been with Fan Nation since 2018. In college he won "Best Sports Column" in the state of Arizona for his section and has previously provided coverage for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona State Sun Devils.
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