Suns' Next First Available Pick: 2026

How the Suns' Traded Draft Picks Affect Their Future

Complications Arise With Washington's Pick Obligations

The Phoenix Suns have a complicated series of pick swaps and protections in place for their future NBA Draft picks. One of the most notable is their 2026 first-round pick, which is currently protected for selections 9-30 if Washington does not convey a first-round pick to the New York Knicks by 2025 for Phoenix's 2026 first-round pick.

This means that if Washington conveys a first-round pick to New York by 2025, the Suns will receive Washington's 2026 first-round pick. However, if Washington does not convey a first-round pick to New York by 2025, the Suns will have the option to swap their 2026 first-round pick for a protected first-round pick from the Knicks. The Knicks' protected pick would be protected for selections 9-30.

This is just one example of the complicated series of pick swaps and protections that the Suns have in place for their future NBA Draft picks. It is important to note that these pick swaps and protections can change at any time, so it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest news and rumors surrounding the Suns.