NBA Draft 7-29-2021: Suns select?

[Mainstreet]

Let's follow the draft.

The NBA Draft is on Thursday, July 29th, 2021.

It will be held at the Barclays Center in New York and televised on ESPN and ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

It seemingly came out of nowhere with the Suns being occupied in the Finals.

So who should the Suns draft at #29?

NBA Draft 2021 to be held at Barclays Center on July 29 | NBA.com

Tickets will be available for public sale beginning July 19.

www.nba.com

 

[Mainstreet]

Presently the Tankathon Mock Draft has the Suns selecting Tre Mann at #29.

2025 NBA Mock Draft with Lottery Simulator | Tankathon

Live updating 2025 NBA Mock Draft with lottery simulator and traded picks. Draft order and selections based on team needs are updated after every NBA game.

www.tankathon.com

 

[1Sun]

Presently the Tankathon Mock Draft has the Suns selecting Tre Mann at #29.

2025 NBA Mock Draft with Lottery Simulator | Tankathon

Live updating 2025 NBA Mock Draft with lottery simulator and traded picks. Draft order and selections based on team needs are updated after every NBA game.

www.tankathon.com

That would be okay, but I would prefer Ayayi, who they have going to the Jazz at #30.

 

[Mainstreet]

I haven't gone through many prospects yet but if the Suns go point guard Miles McBride is an intriguing prospect who plays excellent defense yet knows how to score.

Tankathon has him projected at #39 in their mock but he should move up.

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[Mainstreet]

That would be okay, but I would prefer Ayayi, who they have going to the Jazz at #30.

He is so smooth. I will need to look at some more video on him.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is some measurements from the NBA Draft Combine.

Center Neemias Queta stands 7'0.5 inches with shoes and has a 7'.4' wingspan

2021 NBA Draft: Measurements, results, standout performers from 2021 NBA Draft Combine | Sporting News Canada

Standout performers from 2021 Draft Combine

ca.nba.com

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns may want to stay at #29 but OKC has picks #34 and #36. Would the Suns consider a trade down.

Also if they dealt with OKC might they trade their first round pick to them now and still pick up a second round pick?

OKC also has #55.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I expect James Jones is salivating over Jared Butler.

 

[Chaplin]

I expect James Jones is salivating over Jared Butler.

Jaden Springer is a name that keeps popping up in mocks for us. Butler is generally gone by the time we pick in mock drafts.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I bet Mocks are way off after the top 6 this year.

 

[1Sun]

I expect James Jones is salivating over Jared Butler.

NBAdraft.net has him going to Phoenix at 29, but a lot of other sites I have seen have him going earlier.

 

[1Sun]

Jaden Springer is a name that keeps popping up in mocks for us. Butler is generally gone by the time we pick in mock drafts.

Most boards I have seen have Springer gone before #29 as well.

 

[Finito]

given James Jones history who freaking knows. Hopefully a big trade that will bring us a legit proven PF

 

[Ronin]

Sixers likely to trade 28th pick, still seeking big return for Ben Simmons in trade talks​

Sixers likely to trade 28th pick, still seeking big return for Ben Simmons in trade talks

Heading into the NBA Draft, the Sixers are expected to prioritize more immediate help for the franchise, with a source telling PhillyVoice there is "a very good chance" pick No. 28 is on the move prior to or during next week's draft, as Philadelphia continues to explore multiple avenues to...

www.phillyvoice.com

 

[Mainstreet]

I was trying to find a list of players the Suns are working out and found this at HoopsHype.

By Alberto De Roa | June 18, 2021 ET, HoopsHype:

1	PLAYER	DATE	POS	TEAM	AMD
2	Neemias Queta	July 8	C	Utah St.	47
3	Aaron Wiggins	N/A	SG	Maryland	57
4	Anthony Tarke	July 6	SG	Coppin State	Not ranked
5	Jayvon Graves	July 6	PG	Buffalo	Not ranked
6	Jordan Schakel	N/A	SG	San Diego State	Not ranked
7	Jose Alvarado	N/A	PG	Georgia Tech	Not ranked
8	Matt Mitchell	N/A	SF	San Diego State	Not ranked
9	Oscar Da Silva	N/A	PF	Stanford	Not ranked
10	Tyson Etienne	July 6	PG	Wichita St.	Not ranked

NBA draft workout tracker: Where have prospects gone?

Workouts were especially limited last year, for obvious reasons, but we got closer to a normal pre-draft process with hundreds taking place in the past few weeks. If a prospect gets a workout with …

hoopshype.com

 

[Mainstreet]

It sounds like most of the above players will go undrafted and are possible free agent signings except Neemias Queta.

 

[1Sun]

It sounds like most of the above players will go undrafted and are possible free agent signings except Neemias Queta.

And the problem with Queta is that like Jalen Smith, he is a long term project. The Suns need size, but they need big men who can contribute right now. Other needs include a point guard of the future and a shooting guard or small forward who can create shots for himself and others.

 

[Mainstreet]

And the problem with Queta is that like Jalen Smith, he is a long term project. The Suns need size, but they need big men who can contribute right now. Other needs include a point guard of the future and a shooting guard or small forward who can create shots for himself and others.

James Jones is not going to give us any hints except for perhaps some players that go undrafted.

 

[boisesuns]

It sounds like most of the above players will go undrafted and are possible free agent signings except Neemias Queta.

Watched him a few times this year against boise. He’s strong but extremely raw. He has a lot of potential though, he’s a beast

 

[Mainstreet]

Watched him a few times this year against boise. He’s strong but extremely raw. He has a lot of potential though, he’s a beast

The Suns need size but I wonder if they have the patience to develop another big man after drafting Jalen Smith.

The Suns may choose to go for an NBA point or combo guard more ready to play.

 

[boisesuns]

The Suns need size but I wonder if they have the patience to develop another big man after drafting Jalen Smith.

The Suns may choose to go for an NBA point or combo guard more ready to play.

I’d say he’s closer to contributing. He’s got 30 pounds on jalen

 

[ProdigalSun]

I hope they have Jalen working with a nutritionist and with a trainer everyday…

 

[Mainstreet]

The Tankathon Mock Draft was updated only 7 hours ago. They have the Suns drafting Joel Ayayi at #29 which would be a solid pick.

They still have Miles McBride available at #43.

Day'Ron Sharpe is projected to go at #25.

Neemias Queta is at #41.

2025 NBA Mock Draft with Lottery Simulator | Tankathon

Live updating 2025 NBA Mock Draft with lottery simulator and traded picks. Draft order and selections based on team needs are updated after every NBA game.

www.tankathon.com

 

[Hoop Head]

Having done minimal research into late round prospects, generally just seeing the PG's and C's mocks have landing late 1st and early 2nd, I really want McBride but would be happy with Sharpe. Since the draft is so close I doubt ill dig much deeper but I really hope we're targeting those 2 and we have the chance to select one of them.

 

[Chaplin]

I will say right now my preference from the draft is another big. But I'm also pragmatic and realistic. At #29, we will be extremely hard pressed to find a big that will contribute within even the next two years, let alone right away.

That's why I think we're going to go guard, point or combo, it doesn't matter. That position will be what we go for.