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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
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The Phoenix Suns have the fourth pick in Thursday’s NBA draft and azcentral sports has covered the team throughout the process. This is your home for NBA draft coverage.
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Rumors abound, but Suns say they like players they’ll see at No. 4
On Monday morning, Suns general manager Ryan McDonough said the team is “very comfortable” with the No. 4 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft.
But a lot can change in 72 hours.
McDonough pointed out that on the Monday of last year’s draft the team felt it had no chance to acquire a second top-eight pick. By Thursday morning the Suns and Sacramento Kings had worked out the parameters of a deal that resulted in Phoenix acquiring forward Marquese Chriss with the No. 8 pick.
The rumors are flying about potential pre-draft moves this season, but McDonough said that compared to his deal for Chriss last year it’s “less likely” the Suns move up.
McDonough talks to media
Suns general manager Ryan McDonough held a pre-draft press conference Monday. Here are some of the highlights:
McDonough said it’s “less likely” the Suns will try to trade up from their current No. 4 spot. That’s in contrast to a report from ESPN’s Chad Ford, who said the Suns are trying to move up in order to take UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball.
Interestingly, Ball is the one top prospect who has not worked out for Phoenix, but McDonough said that wouldn’t preclude the Suns from taking Ball.
McDonough said Phoenix will take the “best player available” with the No. 4 pick and added the team is targeting guards and wing players.
NBA MOCK DRAFTS: Changes for Suns after 76ers trade with Celtics?
Sixers-Celtics trade could work out well for Suns
The weekend’s Boston-Philadelphia trade could work out well for the Suns. If you missed it, the Celtics and 76ers agreed in principle to swap the No. 1 and No. 3 selections in Thursday’s draft. Future first-round picks also are involved, but for now let’s discuss how this affects the Suns, who have the fourth pick in Thursday’s NBA draft.
Will the Suns meet with Lonzo Ball in the final days before the draft?
After all the speculation and rumors, the end is almost here. Which direction will Phoenix go Thursday?
What a 3-minute sprint can tell the Suns about NBA prospects
After scouting games for an entire season and putting candidates through a pre-draft workout, NBA draft prospects get 3 minutes to impress the Suns.
Gonzaga’s Zach Collins shows off intensity in Suns pre-draft workout
There’s nothing finesse about Collins. Despite ranking seventh in minutes, he attempted 148 free throws. According to Ken Pomeroy’s advanced stats, Collins drew an estimated 6.5 fouls per 40 minutes, which ranked 48th nationally.
Suns work out Duke’s Jayson Tatum in Los Angeles
With the NBA Draft less than two weeks away, the Suns got an up-close look at a prime candidate for their No. 4 selection.
How to watch the NBA draft
When: Thursday, 5 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Internet: nba.com/draft
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Suns lottery picks may not bring quick end to playoff drought
Entering one of the biggest draft’s in franchise history, the Suns must answer an important question: How close are they to postseason contention?
The Suns search for their point guard of the future could end Thursday
Washington’s Markelle Fultz, UCLA’s Lonzo Ball and Kentucky’s De’Aaron Fox could be franchise-changing point guards.
What’s LaVar Ball’s impact on Lonzo’s draft stock?
Tthe Suns may have to decide how much of a distraction Lonzo Ball’s father could become.
Suns will have some intriguing options in the second round, too
In addition to the fourth overall pick, the Suns have two second-round selections.
NBA draft profiles
Lonzo Ball: Ideal passing skills, but will he be there at No. 4?
Josh Jackson: Kansas forward brings toughness, questionable shot
Jayson Tatum: Duke forward a gifted scorer
Lauri Markkanen: A ‘true 7-footer’ with a guard’s mentality
Malik Monk: Kentucky guard’s selling point? Scoring
De’Aaron Fox: The best defensive point guard in the draft
Dennis Smith Jr.: N.C. State PG has potential to be ‘special defender’ in the NBA
Jonathan Isaac: Florida State forward fits Suns, might not provide immediate impact
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