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After executing a series of trades that began with the 52nd and 59th overall picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns have managed to acquire the 31st overall pick in a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, per ESPN senior insider Shams Charania. With the No. 31 pick, the Suns are “eyeing” St. Joseph’s junior Rasheer Fleming, a prospect that was widely expected to be taken … [Read more...] about Suns Complete Series Of Trades To Draft First-Round Prospect

The 2025 NBA Draft is underway, with the first round taking place last night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. While the top four picks went as expected, led by Cooper Flagg going to the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 overall selection, there were some surprises, as usual, in a deep draft. 7 Big Surprises Of 2025 NBA Draft’s First Round Things started to get interesting with … [Read more...] about 7 Big Surprises Of 2025 NBA Draft’s First Round

The Suns addressed a heavy need with the No. 10 selection in the first round of yesterday’s NBA Draft. They selected Duke center Khaman Maluach, hoping to establish a new identity under newly hired head coach Jordan Ott. Maluach was seen as a consensus top-10 selection and could’ve realistically been drafted by several other teams in the top-10. However, Phoenix prioritizing … [Read more...] about Suns Prioritize Development Play With Maluach at No. 10

If the Boston Celtics end up trading Jaylen Brown this offseason, don’t expect him to be playing for the Utah Jazz. In the process of breaking down the team’s choices in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, Jazz president Austin Ainge ripped down those rumors. Despite a claim that the Jazz recently “made an aggressive push” in an effort to pry Brown out of Beantown (h/t Brett … [Read more...] about Jazz President Reacts To Celtics Trade Rumor

The Oklahoma City Thunder have three picks in the 2025 draft, two of which are in the first round. They hold the No.15, No.24, and No.44 picks. But it seems like Sam Presti wants to move up in the draft and make a trade. With a stash of future picks, Presti can offer plenty of assets for teams willing to work with him. Thunder Eyeing Draft Day Trade, but it’s Unclear Who They … [Read more...] about Thunder Eyeing Draft Day Trade, but it’s Unclear Who They Will Target