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Suns Trade for Arizona Star Koa Peat in NBA Draft Stunner
- On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks selected Arizona freshman Koa Peat with the 30th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, then traded the Gilbert native to the Phoenix Suns.
- Peat, a standout at Gilbert's Perry High School, starred at Arizona last season, averaging 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds while shooting 52.8% from the field.
- Phoenix aggressively traded up to acquire Peat, sending multiple future second-round picks and cash to Dallas; scouts praise the 6-foot-7 forward's physicality and motor, though questions remain about his perimeter shooting.
- Joining Arizona teammate Brayden Burries, who was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks, Peat is expected to sign his rookie contract soon and provide frontcourt depth for the Suns.
- The selection validates Peat's decision to remain in the draft pool after weighing a return to Tucson, capping a season where he helped lead the Wildcats to a Final Four appearance.
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The Suns made a late NBA Draft splash, trading for East Valley standout Koa Peat after Dallas picked him at No. 30. Phoenix gave up the No. 47 pick, two future second-rounders and cash to land Peat’s rights. The Gilbert native became a high school legend at Perry, leading the Pumas to four straight state titles. At Arizona, Peat showed his upside with a 30-point performance against defending national champion Florida. He averaged 14.1 points, 5.…
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