Phoenix Suns Can Trade Up Into 1st Round In 2026 Draft And This Is Who They Could Pick

As it stands, the Phoenix Suns are slated to make the 47th overall pick in the upcoming draft, but is there an opportunity to move back into the first round?

Could Suns Trade Into 1st round of 2026 NBA Draft?

With one of the deeper drafts in recent memory over a month away, the prospect of Phoenix getting involved with a team that has multiple picks is very real.

PHNX Suns breaks down the potential cost of moving into the first round and whether or not it would be worthwhile for the team to engage in trade talks to make it happen. What price would be too steep? And is there an archetype of player worth moving into the first round for?

The crew discusses everything pertaining to the draft process and more, including what we learned from last year’s approach and how it could be applied to a very different circumstance one year later. Follow the show: @PHNX_Suns, @ErikRuby, @GilMcGregor_, @Espo and @StephenPG3!

0:00 – Intro

2:30 – Could The Suns Find A Prospect At Pick 47?

9:20 – What Would It Take To Move Up In The Draft?

16:05 – Could The Suns Move Up Into The 1st Round?

38:45 – How Much Does Continuity Matter When Looking To Trade Into The Draft

52:00 – Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs Is Almost Over