How the Suns could trade for EVERY draft pick

28th Pick

The Suns probably wouldn’t do this trade. It doesn’t benefit them very much to clear $18 million of cap room for the Lakers. However, it allows them to move up 4 spots to take a player they may really like. The Lakers would love this trade, as they get to move back 4 positions and clear cap space for Paul George next year. Phoenix would obviously have to love a player here to be willing to take on Deng’s contract, despite the fact that the Suns would just cut him.

In high school, Harry Giles was an absolute monster. He could dunk on anybody, he could rebound, he could block shots, he had post moves, he could defend multiple positions. With a less explosive athleticism, at least for now, he still provides good size, skill, and upside, especially this late in the 1st round. He wouldn’t even need to play for Phoenix this season, and if he did, it would only be 5 to 10 minutes a game. Most of his time would be spent with the Suns trainers, working on regaining his explosiveness, improving his conditioning and training program, and just getting used to being an NBA player. Rushing Giles will result in him fizzling out quickly. If a team takes it slow with him though, they could uncover a gem.