Let’s take a look at what the mock drafts are saying about the Suns ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.
It is crazy to think we are just 11 days away from the 2025 NBA Draft.
The Kevin Durant trade is looming and will ultimately determine what the Suns do on draft night.
In the meantime, let’s do a temperature check of what the latest mock drafts are saying about what the Suns will do with their 29th pick. For those mocks that do both rounds, I’ll throw in the 52nd pick as well.
Let’s dive into what the big outlets are saying about the Suns and the rest of the association in regards to the 2025 NBA Draft.
#1) Bleacher Report (6/13/25)
29th pick: Will Riley, Forward (Illinois)
Their take: “Illinois forward Will Riley has all the tools to be a reliable 3-and-D role player, as well as the self-creation upside to become so much more.”
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#2) Sports Illustrated (6/13/25)
29th pick: Ben Saraf, G (Israel)
Their take: “The Phoenix Suns might be gearing up for a big shakeup after a tough 2024, with Kevin Durant trade rumors swirling and Tyus Jones hitting free agency. That’s where 18-year-old Israeli guard Ben Saraf comes in — a fresh playmaker ready to take some pressure off Devin Booker and keep the offense buzzing.”
#3) CBS Sports (6/11/25)
29th pick: Johni Broome, F/C (Auburn)
Their take: “The Suns’ offseason will be worth monitoring. Depending on what the franchise does with Kevin Durant, the Suns could be in rebuild mode or more of a retool — depending on the assets received in a potential trade. Regardless, the Suns need a center. Why not fill that void with one of the best bigs in college basketball from this past season?”
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#4) ESPN: (6/10/25)
Givony’s pick (biggest need): Walter Clayton Jr., Guard (Florida)
His take: The Suns have a lot to figure out beyond the draft, but finding backcourt help would be a nice start, and selecting a senior in Clayton could go a long way. Clayton is coming off a spectacular NCAA tournament in which he showed off his scoring instincts, shotmaking prowess and aggressiveness in a major way, helping Florida win a national championship.
Tyus Jones (who started 58 games, averaging 27 minutes per game) is entering free agency, meaning there are certainly minutes to be had at the Suns’ point guard position.
Woo’s pick (best value): Rasheer Fleming, Forward (St. Joesph’s)
His take: With Kevin Durant trade talks swirling, the Suns are likely entering a transition phase with their roster; they badly needed an infusion of length and defensive versatility last season.
This pick could be best maximized with someone such as Fleming, who should be able to knock down open shots and offer passable minutes early in his career. Position and fit aside, simply finding a legitimate contributor at No. 29 would be a win for a team that doesn’t control its future draft capital.
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#5) For The Win (USA Today): (6/12/25)
29th pick: Ryan Kalkbrenner, F/C (Creighton)
52nd pick: Alijah Martin, G (Florida)
Since they didn’t have a take, I added Bright Side’s John Voita’s take on Kalkbrenner here.
“What makes Kalkbrenner especially valuable for Phoenix is what the roster has lacked for years: legitimate size and athleticism at the five. He’s a fluid lob threat who can finish through contact, run the floor, and — in flashes — put the ball on the deck to create his own look. How that translates against NBA length and pace remains to be seen, but the foundation is there.”
Who do you want the Suns to end up with at 29 and 52, Suns fans?
Which picks are you eyeing in a potential KD trade, and who do you want the Suns to take with them? Let us know in the comments!
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