Phoenix Suns 2025 NBA Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Will Coward ever suit up for Duke? That is to be determined, but his performance at the combine might make his decision that much harder. Coward played in his six games this past season for Washington State because of a season-ending shoulder injury, but has all the goods to sneak into the end of the first round.

Penda was named the Best Young Player of the French League, averaging 10.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals on 33.7% shooting from 3-point range in 33 games with Le Mans. He is viewed as one of the top international prospects this year, given his scoring, versatility on the defensive end of the court and size at 225 pounds. He projects to be able to step in and contribute immediately, and should be a seamless fit with teams drafting in this range.

Saraf is on Ulm in Germany with Essengue and is a bit more decorated than his French teammate. He won MVP of the Under-18 European Championships this past summer while putting together one of the best scoring performances in the event's history. Since then, he's been a bit up and down. He's averaging 12.1 points and 4.3 assists this season while shooting 45 percent from the field because he's excellent with his gathers on drives and sharp with his midrange game, but he also has games when he'll miss several shots and look out of sorts if teams fight to take away his left hand. He's extremely dominant on that wing, and he needs to continue adding to his overall handle package.

The Suns could use more playmaking and ballhandling across the court, and Saraf's combo-guard tendencies in addition to his passing vision would be a strong fit.

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Maxime Raynaud was the clear best prospect on the floor during Wednesday's NBA combine scrimmage. The combination of 7'1" size, footwork and touch with both hands was too effective for any of the other projected second-rounders.

But he also buried 67 threes this season. Raynaud's body, production, offensive skill and stretch-5 fit all scream pro, and now he's in strong position to crack the first round.

Scouting report: Lendeborg became a person of interest for NBA teams after a terrific season at UAB, but is no lock to remain in the draft, with significant money on the table from Michigan should he return to college next season.

His two-way productivity, size and improving skill level holds some appeal as a depth option with developmental upside at power forward. Lendeborg will need to win teams over on the workout circuit to play his way firmly into the type of range it might take to keep him in this class versus next year's. -- Woo

NBA intel and fit: The Suns changed front office leadership this month, with Brian Gregory taking over as top executive for James Jones and the franchise more focused on its latest coaching hire than anything else right now. Adding a contributor who can shore up Phoenix's questionable depth at this spot would be valuable. -- Woo

Fleming is a massive forward who caught the NBA's eye during his junior season thanks to his leap in perimeter skill. At 6'9+, 233 pounds with a 7'5 wingspan, Fleming has the long-and-strong frame evaluators dream about for a forward. He knocked down 39 percent of his threes on 159 attempts this season, and also finished 70 percent of his shots at the rim. Fleming just can't do much with the ball in his hands offensively other than catch-and-shoot, and he finished the season with more 10 more turnovers than assists. His defensive playmaking markers are solid, but going from an older player in the A-10 to an NBA rookie is a big jump. If he can keep knocking down spot-ups and his defense holds up, he could have a long pro career.

If Pettiford were 6-foot-5 or 6-foot-6, he'd probably be going in the top five of this draft. He was a second-unit chaos agent on a geriatric Auburn team, but as the season progressed, it became glaringly clear that he was the most talented player on the roster. One could argue that Pettiford's ability to shoot and pass the ball out of a live dribble, both beyond the arc and with some functional artistry and flair in the midrange, is in the same tier as Dylan Harper's. But to play a primary role on a competitive team at his size, he'll need to be a bulldog when guarding the ball and a technician with your feet and decision-making in the paint on offense. If the Suns trade Kevin Durant and retool around Devin Booker, they could give Pettiford plenty of reps so he can blossom in that direction.

The top transfer in this year's portal class has options after leaving UAB — among them being a potential first-round pick. He's committed to Michigan as things stand now and remains one of the big names on the fence leading into the withdrawal deadline. A defensive playmaker with true two-way ability on the wing.

Clayton could end up much higher than this after leading Florida to a national championship, depending on how his week goes at the NBA Draft Combine. But he slips in this mock because many of the teams drafting ahead of the Suns already have smaller guards, or perhaps opt for a younger player. This could work to Phoenix's advantage since Clayton could come in right away as a fearless shooter with the versatility to take a shot at any moment. In a potential post-Kevin Durant era (and hopefully post-Bradley Beal era) there'd be a need for more scoring in the years to come next to Devin Booker.

Dixon is a burly forward who brings a toughness and physicality to the game. As Villanova's all-time leading scorer, he showed versatile scoring skills, but in the NBA his lack of athleticism will put a limit on the type of usage he can receive. The pros outweigh the cons for a team in need of a tone-setter like the Suns though.