The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 26, 2024, and will be here before we know it.
The Suns traded one of their second-round picks and acquired one first-round pick after the NBA stripped them of another first-round pick due to illegal contact with Drew Eubanks before the season. There is.
If the Suns retained their only pick, what would they do with it?
Take a look at the recent 2024 NBA mock draft predictions for the Phoenix Suns. This is going a little too far. Some sites predict Phoenix will take a point guard or guard with a first-round pick to help the team with playmaking and ball handling and reduce turnovers, something the team has struggled with this season.
Will Phoenix, which has included many of its draft picks in recent trades, end up holding on to their draft picks? If you had to choose, who would you choose? Which player will you ultimately select in the 2024 NBA Draft?
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The Ringer: Suns go No. 22 with Providence guard Devin Carter
Kevin O'Connor wrote: “Maybe the Suns will win all year with their current strength, but I doubt it. Their defense isn't good enough, as if they really need points. Carter isn't exactly a lead guard, but he is another ball-handling option who could theoretically play with or without the ball while also providing lockdown defense. ”
USA TODAY Sports: Phoenix Suns draft No. 22 Kansas guard Kevin McCuller Jr.
“Injury concerns aside, McCullough is a good defender and a good scorer. One of the oldest prospects in the draft class (he turns 23 on March 15th) can also be a playmaker and could be a good player in the next draft. He will be drafted 2nd or 3rd.” level. “
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Fanside: Suns take Duke guard Jared McCain with No. 21 pick
Michael Saenz said, “With the No. 1 pick expected in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Suns may look to add players to fill gaps in depth, especially in the backcourt. There are great needs,'' he wrote. The Suns' favorite late in the first round is Duke guard Jared McCain. McCain wasn't the flashiest prospect in this year's draft class, but he certainly made an impact, averaging 13 points on over 40 percent shooting. “He's been shooting 3-pointers this season. He's the type of player that makes sense for a talented team like the Suns. McCain doesn't need to be a star to make a difference for the Suns next season. No, and that could be a huge benefit as he transitions to the NBA. ”
For the win: Phoenix Suns select Indiana big Keel Ware at No. 22
Brian Karbroski writes: “Kael Ware, who transferred from Oregon to Indiana after his freshman season, recently had the best game of his college career. He scored 27 points (11-of-12 from FG). Ware also had 11 rebounds, 5 blocks, no turnovers and only one foul against Wisconsin on February 27. Ware also improved his 3-point percentage from 27.3 percent last season to 43.8 percent this season. did.”
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CBS Sports: Phoenix Suns select G League Ignite PF Tyler Smith with 19th pick
David Cobb writes: “Smith's 3-point shooting numbers are encouraging, and his solid free-throw shooting suggests they're no fluke. Defensively, he's a big hit in most five-point shooting numbers. He may be more of a “tweener” lacking the physicality of point shooting or lateral quickness, but a franchise with vision and developmental ability can help him reach proficiency in that regard. ”
Bleacher Report: Phoenix Suns select UW center Donovan Clingan at No. 22
Jonathan Wasserman writes: “Donovan Clingan doesn't show any exciting signs of offensive development, but there will be first-round suitors interested in his physicality and rim protection. He can give a different feel to the frontcourt or second unit, but many teams won't do that. A backup big who matches his unique combination of power, soft hands, and instincts around the basket. .”
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Phoenix Suns 2024 NBA Draft Prediction Details:
In Tancasson, the Suns selected Duke PG Jared McCain with the 22nd pick.
In NBA Draft Room's latest NBA mock draft, the Suns select Providence SG Devin Carter with the 19th pick.
In NBAdraft.com's latest NBA Draft predictions, the Suns have decided to select Kentucky SG Antonio Reeves with the 21st pick.
Sports Illustrated reports that the Suns selected Purdue center Zach Eady with the 21st pick.
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