Suns Trade First-Round Pick for Future Draft Assets
The Phoenix Suns have traded their 2031 first-round pick to the Utah Jazz and in return, they received first-round picks from the Jazz in 2025, 2027, and 2029.
More Assets for the Suns
This trade gives the Suns three more draft picks, which gives them more assets as the trade deadline approaches on February 6. The Suns, currently at a 21-21 record, are looking to strengthen their team and take advantage of the prime years of stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. They are reportedly interested in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, who has asked for a trade.
Details of the Trade
The Jazz, who previously traded players like Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, have multiple picks in the 2025, 2027, and 2029 drafts. The Suns will receive the lowest first-round pick from the Jazz, Timberwolves, and Cavaliers for each of those years.
In 2025, the Suns are expected to get one of the last picks in the first round since the Cavaliers have the best record in the league at 36-6. The picks for 2027 and 2029 are harder to predict, but the Jazz are confident enough in the value of Phoenix’s 2031 pick to make the deal.
Jazz’s Stockpile of Draft Picks
After this trade, the Jazz now have 11 first-round picks over the next seven years, including the Suns’ 2031 pick, which is unprotected.
