The Phoenix Suns make things happen in the draft of the NBA 2025.
According to ESPN Insider Shams Charania, the SUNS exchange the overall choice n ° 29 and a first round choice in 2029 at the Charlotte Hornets for the Mark Williams Center.
Breaking: The Charlotte Hornets are the Mark Williams shopping center at the Phoenix Suns for the choice n ° 29 tonight and a first -round choice in 2029, sources told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/a6eddn5ae6
– Shams Charania (@shamscharania) June 26, 2025
Williams was to be exchanged on the deadline in February at the Los Angeles Lakers against Dalton Knecht, but a failed physique reversed the profession.
Now, Williams joins the Suns with his compatriot Duke Khaman Maluach, who was taken with the overall choice n ° 10.
With the Suns who take Maluach and adding Williams, they have their central rotation on Lock for the coming season.
This adds a doubt to the future of Nick Richards, who was acquired by the Suns in a separate trade with the Hornets in February.
Williams, 23, has an average of 15.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game with the Hornets last season in 44 appearances with the team. He only played in 106 games during his first three seasons, but when he is in good health, he can be a force on the field.
With the Suns who go back in the top 10 with the trade of Kevin Durant, the overall choice n ° 29 was no longer as important, so they went from the selection, sending it to the Hornets.
The Suns will be back in action for the second round of the draft of tomorrow evening with the overall choice n ° 52. The selection could soon be exchanged, but the team should choose in the second round.
