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Tank Watch 2018: The Race For The Top Pick

By Dallin Duffy

PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 2: Generic image of basketball shot during game between Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns on January 2, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 2: Generic image of basketball shot during game between Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns on January 2, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Phoenix Suns: Pick 1-3 

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 14: Teammates Elfrid Payton
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 14: Teammates Elfrid Payton /

The Suns are nowhere near the playoffs. Tied with the Hawks for the worst record, and tied with the Grizzlies and Nets for the longest losing streak (7) at the break, the Suns are arguably the least-talented squad in the league.

Devin Booker aside, the Suns roster is a mess, and the deadline trade for Elfrid Payton may help in the future, but certainly won’t this season.

It’s obvious the team is in a lose-now state, especially after the buyout of Greg Monroe and rightfully so.

The Suns have the best chance of stealing the top pick away from the Hawks, and with the fourth-hardest strength of schedule left, they just might.

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