On Tuesday, the Suns traded their 2031 unprotected first-round pick to the Jazz in exchange for first-round picks in 2025, 2027 and 2029.
The Suns announced the trade later in the day. The three first-round draft picks from Utah are for the 2025, 2027 and 2029 NBA drafts, Charania reported, but they are the least favorable selections in each of those drafts from among multiple teams.
The Suns have positioned themselves as a top contender to land Heat star Jimmy Butler as the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 6.
The NBA trade market saw some big news last night when the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns announced a deal. However, the deal didn't include any players going from one side to the next but just draft picks.
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Suns guard Bradley Beal hasn't been spoken to about a potential trade, even with the team trading for three first-round picks.
The Phoenix Suns, loading up on draft picks perhaps with an eye toward a trade, sent their 2031 first-rounder to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in exchange for three first-round picks.
The Jazz made an unusual trade on Tuesday evening, sending out three lesser future picks for one potentially premium pick, albeit six years down the road.
Explaining the logic behind this (potentially) revolutionary trade agreement between the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz.
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