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Phoenix Suns And Utah Jazz Reportedly Make Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jan 21, 2025 7:08 PM ET

On Tuesday evening, the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz are both off.

That said, ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the two teams have made a trade.

As of now, there does not appear to be any players involved in the deal.

Via Charania: "The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 unprotected first to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Suns are acquiring the least favorable firsts in 2025 of Cleveland/Minnesota, 2027 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and 2029 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah."

The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 unprotected first to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Suns are acquiring the least favorable firsts in 2025 of Cleveland/Minnesota, 2027 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and 2029 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2025

Charania also reported more details about the deal.

Via Charania: "This is an aggressive move for Phoenix and unlocks the franchise's next six drafts -- and most importantly, breaks up their lone tradable first in 2031 into three future firsts. The Suns now have tripled their first-rounders."

This is an aggressive move for Phoenix and unlocks the franchise's next six drafts -- and most importantly, breaks up their lone tradable first in 2031 into three future firsts. The Suns now have tripled their first-rounders. https://t.co/kd8gmaegTi
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2025

The Suns have one of the most high-profile rosters led by Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker.

However, they are just 21-21 in their first 42 games, which has them as the 10th seed in the Western Conference.

ESPN story on the Suns trading their 2031 first-round pick to the Utah Jazz for three first-rounders -- giving Phoenix triple the amount of firsts it can trade immediately: https://t.co/w9oY4P7W4t
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2025

Meanwhile, the Jazz are among the worst teams in the NBA with a 10-31 record in 41 games, which has them as the 15th seed (last place).

They are seen as a team that is trying to position themselves to land a top draft pick in the 2025 NBA Draft this summer.

Via ESPN's Bobby Marks: "The Suns breakup their lone tradable first in 2031 into three firsts.

There is certainly a huge risk considering 2031 is unprotected and no guarantee who is on the roster.

But this trade gives Phoenix 3 tradable firsts instead of 1.

The first in 2025 is expected to be the Cavaliers."

The Suns breakup their lone tradable first in 2031 into three firsts.

There is certainly a huge risk considering 2031 is unprotected and no guarantee who is on the roster.

But this trade gives Phoenix 3 tradable firsts instead of 1.

The first in 2025 is expected to be the…
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) January 22, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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