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Suns GM Ryan McDonough addresses trade rumors surrounding his team and the No. 4 NBA draft pick.
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Sarah McLellan and Dan Bickley talk Lakers and potential trades with the Suns involving Lonzo Ball, and which golfers to watch at the U.S. Open.
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Zach Collins, from Gonzaga, discusses his performance in the Suns’ pre-draft workout, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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Phoenix Suns Assistant GM Pat Connelly describes Zach Collins’ pre-draft workout, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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The Cleveland Cavaliers needed an all-time performance to beat the Golden State Warriors and force a Game 5.
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Oregon’s Jordan Bell talks about his pre-draft workout with the Phoenix Suns, June 9, 2017. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports
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Phoenix Suns Assistant GM Pat Connelly talks about his impressions of Jordan Bell from the pre-draft workouts, June 9, 2017. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports
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Phoenix Suns prospects do a three-minute run during a pre-NBA draft workout, with Oregon’s Jordan Bell leading the way, June 9, 2017. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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Tim Kempton Jr., from Lehigh University, talks about his Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout, June 9, 2017. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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Andrew White III talks about his pre-draft workout with the Suns, June 9, 2017. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports
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Suns Assistant GM Pat Connelly discusses Tim Kempton Jr. and Andrew White III during a pre-draft workout, June 9, 2017. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Scott Bordow discuss the upcoming NBA draft and the drama surrounding the Lakers’ pick. Could they pass on Lonzo Ball?
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James and the shaky status of Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin.
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Oregon’s Dillon Brooks discusses working out for the Phoenix Suns on June 7, 2017.
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Former Paradise Valley star Paul Watson talks about working out for the Phoenix Suns on June 7, 2017.
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Pat Connelly discusses the Phoenix Suns’ workout on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.
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Kentucky’s Malik Monk discusses his fit with the Suns after his workout on June 6, 2017.
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Pat Connelly discusses Malik Monk’s shooting performance at the Kentucky guard’s workout on June 6, 2017.
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Watch Kentucky’s Malik Monk runs the -3 minute drill at the end of his workout with the Suns on June 6, 2017.
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Semi Ojeleye discusses the Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. By Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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Luke Kornet discusses the Phoenix Suns’ workout on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. By Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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Kennedy Meeks discusses the Phoenix Suns’ workout on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. By Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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Kobi Simmons, a guard from Arizona, talks during the Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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Josh Hart, a guard from Villanova, talks about being part of the Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Doug Haller discuss Lonzo Ball skipping a Celtics workout and a dark-horse pick for the Suns at No. 4.
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and JJ Hensley discuss the Suns draft as well as ‘The Bartender,’ the key reliever for the Diamondbacks.
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Doug Haller discuss the NBA lottery and the ASU football quarterback situation.
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azcentral sports’ Doug Haller and Dan Bickley discuss Tuesday’s NBA draft lottery, in which the Suns fell to the No. 4 overall pick, at Talking Stick Resort Arena. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
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Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough discusses the Suns earning the No. 4 overall selection in next month’s draft at the team’s NBA draft lottery party at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Tuesday. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley talk NBA lottery picks and a team that might be eyeing the Diamondbacks’ Zack Greinke.
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With a top-five pick and five players with star potential, the Suns are in a good place. But how has each selection shown success?
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Suns star guard Devin Booker went to Navarrete Elementary School to surprise student Noah Smith with a trip to the NBA draft lottery in New York City on Friday. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports
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LaVar Ball won’t affect whether the Lakers select his son Lonzo in the upcoming NBA draft, Lakers president Magic Johnson told ESPN’s Jeff Goodman.
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Lonzo Ball’s signature shoes garnered a lot of attention when they were first released. But the sales numbers suggest the sneakers aren’t selling as well as the Big Baller Brand would like.
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As the Suns look to rebuild through the NBA draft, they are looking to Golden State and Oklahoma City as examples of how to do it right.
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Doug Haller discuss how Boston Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas has become one of the best players in the NBA and who the Suns want in the NBA draft.
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley talk about the possibility of the NBA draft lottery is rigged and an updated on Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington on Friday. Diana Payan/azcentral
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss the Rockets’ explosion against the Spurs and a possible pitching implosion for the Diamondbacks.
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The Suns are guaranteed to have a Top 5 NBA draft pick. Here are some players they could take.
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss Kevin Durant and the Warriors as well as Zack Greinke’s start against the Padres.
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Several former Phoenix Suns players are in the NBA playoffs.
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Take a look at the Suns players that have guaranteed contracts for next season.
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Suns coach Earl Watson takes questions from the press at an end-of-season gathering at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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Suns guard Devin Booker discusses the 2016-17 season and how his team can improve throughout the offseason on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Video by Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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Doug Haller sums up interviews with Phoenix Suns management and players at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. || Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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Breaking down the top five moments in Suns guard Devin Booker’s season.
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Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley disagree on the NBA MVP and share their thoughts on the D-Backs’ hot start.
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Suns guard Devin Booker discusses his 70-point game against the Boston Celtics.
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Ryan McDonough addresses trade rumors
Shot Clock: Lakers and Lonzo Ball proposal possibly fizzling out?
Gonzaga’s Zach Collins talks Suns workout
Suns Assistant GM Pat Connelly describes Zach Collins’ workout
NBA Finals: Cavs avoid sweep with historic performance
Jordan Bell talks Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout
Suns Assistant GM Pat Connelly talks Jordan Bell, pre-draft workouts
Phoenix Suns’ three-minute run workout
Tim Kempton Jr. at Suns workout
Andrew White III talks Suns pre-draft workout
Suns Assistant GM talks Tim Kempton Jr., Andrew White III
Shot Clock: Lakers thinking Josh Jackson?
Shot Clock: Nice shot, KD, but LeBron’s still best
Dillon Brooks breaks down his Suns workout
Paradise Valley’s Paul Watson on Suns workout
Suns Assistant GM breaks down Wednesday workout
Malik Monk breaks down his Suns workout
Suns assistant GM on Malik Monk’s workout
Malik Monk runs 3-minute drill at Suns workout
Semi Ojeleye, forward from SMU, on Suns’ workout
Luke Kornet, center from Vanderbilt, on Suns’ workout
Kennedy Meeks, center from North Carolina, on Suns’ workout
Kobi Simmons, guard from Arizona, during the Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout
Villanova’s Josh Hart at the Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout
Shot Clock: Lonzo Ball can’t blame dad for this one
Shot Clock: Suns, don’t worry, take Josh Jackson
Shot Clock: Lottery therapy; ASU’s starting QB?
Doug Haller and Dan Bickley recap Suns’ misfortune in NBA draft lottery
Suns GM McDonough: ‘A little bit of disappointment’ but odds favored No. 4
Shot Clock: Suns fight AZ’s bad lottery luck
What can Suns expect with top-five pick?
Devin Booker surprises young fan with trip to NBA draft lottery
Lakers say LaVar Ball won’t influence decision on Lonzo
LaVar Ball’s shoe line has poor first week of sales
Suns look to emulate Warriors, Thunder in rebuild
Shot Clock: Ex-Suns player Isaiah Thomas shines
Shot Clock: Is the NBA draft lottery rigged?
Shot Clock: Rockets sizzle, D-Backs fizzle?
NBA mock drafts: Popular picks for Phoenix Suns
Shot Clock: Kevin Durant closer to a ring
Familiar faces: Notable former Suns in NBA playoffs
Notable Suns player salaries for 2017-18
Suns coach Watson wraps up season at press conference
Devin Booker: ‘I want to be a winner’
Doug Haller wraps up Suns’ 2016-17 season
Top 5 Devin Booker moments of 2016-17 season
Shot Clock: NBA MVP and surprising D-Backs
Devin Booker on his 70-point night
Over the weekend, the Boston Celtics agreed to trade the No. 1 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft to the Philadelphia 76ers.
azcentral sports’ Doug Haller explained how the trade could affect the Suns here (and who he thinks the Suns will land with their No. 4 pick).
What do other writers think will happen with Phoenix’s selection?
Take a look at updated projections for the Suns in the first round of the NBA draft:
NBA MOCK DRAFTS: Gem for the Suns in second round?
SI.com: Suns take Kentucky PG De’Aaron Fox
Andrew Sharp writes: “A few weeks ago I spent the day with De’Aaron Fox for this profile, and concluded two things. 1) Fox is probably the biggest gamble in the top 10 because of his jumper, but 2) his ceiling is as high as anyone available, including Fultz. He spent the beginning of his freshman year battling nagging injuries and struggling to assert himself, but over the second half of the year he became a different player. He was impossible to keep out of the lane, and he was relentless on defense. As he gets stronger, his speed will only get more dangerous, and if he gets even a half-decent jumper, he’s a superstar. All of which is to say: if Jackson and Ball are off the board, it makes sense for the Suns to bet the next 5-7 years on Fox and Booker.”
Bleacher Report: Suns go with Duke F Jayson Tatum
Chris Roling writes: “The Phoenix Suns really like Ball, or at least one could get such an idea based off a quick Google search. In the mock above, though, the Lakers aren’t passing on the California kid who just so happens to be one of the best pure passers to enter the league in a long time. Rather than settling for lesser value at the point, the mock has the Suns rolling with Duke’s Jayson Tatum, who remains neck and neck with Jackson as the best forward in the class. Where Tatum falls a bit behind Jackson is shooting, but we’re still talking about a guy who averaged 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 45.2 percent from the floor.”
Draft Express: Suns select Kansas SF Josh Jackson
SUNS DRAFT HISTORY: Ryan McDonough’s picks
SB Nation: Suns pick Jackson
Ricky O’Donnell writes: “No one is more jacked up about the 76ers-Celtics trade than the Suns. Josh Jackson seemed likely to go No. 3 before the trade. Now he should be available for the Suns at No. 4. Jackson is exactly what Phoenix needs: a high-motor, two-way wing next to Devin Booker and the developing young frontcourt of Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss.”
Gary Parrish writes: “There are some NBA people who have, at various times, believed Tatum is actually the top player in this draft. So it won’t shock many if he ends up being the best player from this draft, say, five years from now. The 6-8 wing averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds while helping Duke win the 2017 ACC Tournament in his only year of college. The lone thing missing, at this point, is a reliable 3-point shot. But that can be developed over time. So it’s not a major concern. Put Tatum next to Devin Booker, and the Suns could have the pieces to be good again. If he’s available here, Phoenix should select him.”
MORE: Suns draft coverage – Everything you need in 1 spot
nj.com: Suns go with Tatum
Matt Lombardo writes: “Duke forward Jayson Tatum could be the most NBA-ready of the top-five prospects in this year’s draft class. Pairing Tatum, who averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game last season in a lineup with Devin Booker could be the spark the Suns have been searching for to take the offense to the next level.”
It writes: “The Suns have shown an affinity toward Kentucky guards and a pairing of DeAaron Fox and Devin Booker would make for a prolific young backcourt.”
sportingnews.com: Suns pick Florida State SF Jonathan Isaac
Sean Deveney writes: If the Suns are ready to commit to positionless basketball, Isaac is their man. He is a very athletic combo forward who would give the Suns an intriguing pairing alongside fellow youngster Marquese Chriss. With Fox, and possibly Ball, on the table, though, the Suns would have a tough choice if they went for a point guard, even if it means trading away star guard Eric Bledsoe.
NBA MOCK DRAFT: Doug Haller’s fourth edition
RANKINGS: Suns Top 10 first round NBA draft picks
HEAT INDEX: 8 Arizonans have been first round NBA draft picks
MORE: How much each Phoenix Suns player made in 2016-17
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