Suns offseason predictions and trade-up scenarios for 2026 NBA Draft

On Episode 21 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by HoopsHype's Mike Scotto to give some Phoenix Suns predictions for the upcoming offseason, discuss why it might be a quiet summer for the Suns, and present a few trade-up scenarios for the 2026 NBA Draft.In the first half of the show, Scotto hops on to give his predictions for what type of contract to expect for Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin in unrestricted free agency. Then, they break down Mark Williams' restricted free agency and the different options that could unfold. Next up, they take a look at what to expect with Dillon Brooks' likely contract extension.Finally, the duo examines the value of trade candidates in Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale, why it could be a relatively quiet offseason for the Suns, and the impact of the NBA Draft Lottery reforms.After that, Gerald walks Suns fans though a few draft-specific trade-up scenarios, and why it's likely that GM Brian Gregory is active in trying to move up on draft night.0:00 - Intro2:00 - Predictions for Collin Gillespie's free agency5:40 - Predictions for Jordan Goodwin's free agency8:35 - Predictions for Mark Williams' restricted free agency13:55 - Predictions for Dillon Brooks' contract extension20:05 - Value of Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale as trade candidates22:30 - Why this Suns offseason might be quieter29:30 - Impact of NBA Draft Lottery reforms on Suns and the rest of the league31:20 - Potential trade-up scenarios for the Suns in the 2026 NBA Draft