It starting to see that every team with a top five draft pick this year is looking to make a trade.
Now the Phoenix Suns are joining the party with the rumor circulating via ESPN Radio that they are looking to move up from the fourth pick to the second so that they can draft UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball.
Rumor: Suns are looking to acquire the No. 2 pick from Lakers, trying "extremely hard" to draft Lonzo Ball. (via @ESPNRadio)
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 17, 2017
If previous reports are true, this may be very difficult for Phoenix considering it's the Lakers who are working hard to move up to the No. 1 spot to draft Markelle Fultz despite the most prominent report that the Celtics and 76ers are in “serious talks” to get a trade done swapping the first and third picks.
It seems for now, the Suns are the odd team out.
Phoenix has been open about its love of Ball and how well he could pair alongside Devin Booker in the backcourt. Booker emerged again this season as an incredible scorer, much more than just a 3-point shooter, while Ball showcased transcendent playmaking ability in the college ranks for a top team.
Ball's of course been linked with the Lakers more than any other team, but that's losing steam and reports are that now he is entertaining the thought of working out for other teams before the Draft.
We're still a few days away from the big night so there's plenty of time for more rumors and reports to go down. One thing that is certain it seems is Phoenix's interest in Ball.
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