Five possible Phoenix Suns draft day surprises

By Dan Volpone | Jun 15, 2018

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CHICAGO – MAY 15: Nba Draft Prospects Mohamed Bamba and Michael Porter Jr. are photographed during the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery at the Palmer House Hotel on May 15, 2018 in Chicago Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Michael Porter Jr. drops out of the top ten

Reports have been all over the place when it comes to MPJ. Some have linked him to the Kings with the second pick. Others have him falling past ten. His workout is cancelled. But now it’s back on. Heading into draft night, Porter Jr. seems to be the biggest X factor.

But if the unexpected happens and injury concerns causes ten teams to pass on him, the Suns should look to capitalize. With the team holding the 16th pick, they would only have to move up a few spots to nab Porter Jr. if he does indeed drop that far.

The Suns have the assets at their disposal to make a serious play at moving up a few spots, even if the pick’s value is higher because of MPJ’s availability. With two second round picks, some good young players, and a protected future first from Milwaukee, they can put together a package to compete with any other team and hopefully allow them to move up from 16.

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