Suns traded up in draft, selected Rasheer Fleming with first pick of second round

Brian Gregory reportedly traded up to No. 31 to take Rasheer Fleming, who the story projects could factor into minutes early in rookie season.

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- Trade: moved up to 31st pick in second round (trade partner reported as Minnesota)
- Selection: Rasheer Fleming, forward from Saint Joseph’s
- Report characterizes move as part of an active front-office draft strategy
- Height/size: listed at 6-foot-9 with long wingspan
- Role: expected to compete for minutes immediately, add length and wing defense
- Context: joins core including Devin Booker, Khaman Maluach and others
- Notes Phoenix acquired center Mark Williams in a separate trade (report references earlier move)
- Also used No. 41 pick on Kentucky’s Koby Brea per the piece
- Frames additions as addressing defensive and interior needs

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