The Phoenix Suns already traded away their first round draft pick in the Kevin Durant trade, and they probably don’t want to rely on a 20-year old rookie next season anyway.
Yet what happens on and around NBA Draft Day this month, June 22, will likely shape their contender status for next year.
Why would I say that? Here’s why:
Reason 1: James Jones history
Surprised or not, James Jones and his front office team of Morgan Cato, Trevor Bukstein and Ryan Resch are all still in place. New owner above them.