Suns' prospects brighten with draft boost

The Phoenix Suns were awarded the No 1 pick in next month's NBA draft via the lottery held on Tuesday in Chicago.

The Suns, an NBA-worst 21-61 this season, had the highest odds at the No 1 pick at 25 percent entering the drawing. The Sacramento Kings, with an 18.3 percent chance to select in the top three, will pick second, and the Atlanta Hawks (42.6 percent at top three) will make the No 3 pick.

The Memphis Grizzlies (55.8 percent) and Dallas Mavericks (42.6 percent) were bounced from the top three with the drawing. They will pick fourth and fifth, respectively.