On Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz made a trade.
The deal did not involve any players, as only draft picks were exchanged.
Via The Phoenix Suns: “OFFICIAL: The Phoenix Suns today acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for a Suns future first-round pick.”
OFFICIAL: The Phoenix Suns today acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for a Suns future first-round pick.
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 22, 2025
Many people reacted to the trade on social media.
Keith Smith of Spotrac: “This trade is among the most Danny Aingiest of Danny Ainge trades.
He’s done well betting against team’s futures in the past, why not make another run at it?”
This trade is among the most Danny Aingiest of Danny Ainge trades.
He’s done well betting against team’s futures in the past, why not make another run at it?
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) January 22, 2025
ClutchPoints: “The Phoenix Suns are heavily rumored to be one of Jimmy Butler’s trade destinations.
They were involved in a deal where they acquired 3 future 1st-round draft picks on Tuesday night from the Utah Jazz.
And on the same night, Jimmy just so happened to be wearing shoes with Suns colors vs. the Trail Blazers”
The Phoenix Suns are heavily rumored to be one of Jimmy Butler’s trade destinations.
They were involved in a deal where they acquired 3 future 1st-round draft picks on Tuesday night from the Utah Jazz.
And on the same night, Jimmy just so happened to be wearing shoes with Suns… pic.twitter.com/6d5C1yMoF3
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 22, 2025
ESPN’s Bobby Marks: “This is a smart play by Utah.
The 2031 unprotected first from Phoenix could be the most valuable asset amongst all teams.”
This is a smart play by Utah.
The 2031 unprotected first from Phoenix could be the most valuable asset amongst all teams. https://t.co/OUjjg0xlVY
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) January 22, 2025
@dbookk1_: “It’s happening jimmy butler is a phoenix suns”
It’s happening jimmy butler is a phoenix suns pic.twitter.com/ohI9Q3LopD
— BE_Legendary (@dbookk1_) January 22, 2025
@konrad55: “Welcome to the Valley, Jimmy Butler!”
Welcome to the Valley, Jimmy Butler!
— Konrad De Leon♋️ (@konrad55) January 22, 2025
@nvrnvr14: “One of the sharpest GMs in the league just bet the farm the Suns will be the worst team in the NBA in 2030”
One of the sharpest GMs in the league just bet the farm the Suns will be the worst team in the NBA in 2030
— never ever (@nvrnvr14) January 22, 2025
@GabeGygi: “One part of this Jazz deal with the Suns is that the Suns will likely use these picks to aquire help now, such as Jimmy Butler. This would significantly help the Suns jump the Timberwolves in the standings, possibly pushing Minnesota into the lottery. The Jazz own that pick 👀”
One part of this Jazz deal with the Suns is that the Suns will likely use these picks to aquire help now, such as Jimmy Butler. This would significantly help the Suns jump the Timberwolves in the standings, possibly pushing Minnesota into the lottery. The Jazz own that pick 👀
— Gabe Gygi (@GabeGygi) January 22, 2025
@BamAddABioo: “Update on Sun’s tradeable 1st round picks:
2025: worst of Cavs/Wolves
2026: worst of Suns/Wizards/Magic
2027: worst of Cavs/Wolves/Jazz
2028: worst of Nets/Suns/Wizards
2029: worst of Cavs/Wolves/Jazz
Which one stands out as most valuable?”
Update on Sun’s tradeable 1st round picks:
2025: worst of Cavs/Wolves
2026: worst of Suns/Wizards/Magic
2027: worst of Cavs/Wolves/Jazz
2028: worst of Nets/Suns/Wizards
2029: worst of Cavs/Wolves/JazzWhich one stands out as most valuable?
— Tyler (@BamAddABioo) January 22, 2025
The Suns are 21-21 in 42 games, which has them as the 10th seed in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, the Jazz are the 15th seed with a 10-31 record in 41 games.
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