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Phoenix Suns 2026 draft plans following NBA lottery results
TL;DR
The Phoenix Suns will face a crucial NBA Draft despite lacking a first-round pick for the next five years. They are projected to select point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. with their 47th pick.
Key points
- Phoenix Suns lack a first-round pick for the next five years
- Suns projected to select Jeremy Fears Jr. with the 47th pick
- NBA Draft is crucial for the Suns' future
- Mat Ishbia is the owner of the Phoenix Suns
- Brian Gregory is the new general manager of the Suns
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Phoenix Mercury and Suns owner Mat Ishbia (left) talks with new Suns general manager Brian Gregory during the second quarter between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx at PHX Arena on July 9, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
PHOENIX – Despite not having their first-round pick, the NBA Draft will be a crucial one for the Phoenix Suns. Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery didn’t change much for the franchise, its still without an unprotected first-round pick for the net five years. Despite that, Phoenix still has a chance to add an impact player in June’s draft. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo predicted the Suns with their 47th pick will select point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. out of Michigan State.
Jun 10, 2025; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory during an introductory press conference at the Verizon 5g Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Why Suns would target Fears?
Fans might see that selection and roll their eyes. Owner Mat Ishbia’s obsession with his Alma Mater is quite well documented, hiring fellow alumnus like head coach Jordan Ott and general manager Brian Gregory. However, Ott and Gregory have each overperformed in their positions earlier on. The team making the playoffs and the arrival of and have done wonders for the team, which is thanks to those two hires.
Q&A
What are the Phoenix Suns' draft plans for 2026?
The Suns plan to select point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. with their 47th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Why don't the Phoenix Suns have a first-round pick for five years?
The Suns traded away their first-round pick, leaving them without an unprotected pick for the next five years.
Who is Jeremy Fears Jr. and why is he a target for the Suns?
Jeremy Fears Jr. is a point guard from Michigan State, predicted to be a valuable addition to the Suns' roster.
What impact could the 2026 NBA Draft have on the Phoenix Suns?
The draft could help the Suns add an impactful player to their team, despite their lack of a first-round pick.