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Phoenix Suns Will Reportedly Explore Trading Into 1st Round of 2026 NBA Draft

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May 20, 2026
Suns' Devin Booker and Michigan NBA Draft prospect Yaxel Lendeborg

The Phoenix Suns will explore the possibility of moving into the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Kevin O’Connor.

Suns Reportedly looking to trade into 1st Round of 2026 Draft

Where there’s smoke, there may be fire, and it brings more questions about what it would take for the Suns to move up from the 47th pick in the draft.

After some speculation, PHNX Suns dives into how serious these reports may be and how important gaining first-round draft capital would be for the Suns in 2026. Is there an archetype of young player this team should value adding?

In a draft that is believed to have a large group of players capable of making an immediate impact, there are real reasons for a team like Phoenix to get involved with the draft.

In addition to talks of moving into the first round, the crew takes a look at — and assesses — the postseason showings of Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green.

Dillon Postseason Grades
Jalen Postseason Grades

Why did they earn these grades? Follow the show: @PHNX_Suns, @ErikRuby, @GilMcGregor_, @Espo and @StephenPG3!

0:00 – Intro

2:45 – Suns Looking to Move Intro the 1st Round of The NBA Draft?

17:15 – Grading Dillon Brooks’ EXPLOSIVE Postseason

27:15 – Grading Jalen Green’s Interesting Postseason Showing

37:10 – The Conference Finals Have Been UNREAL

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