The The sun traded Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neill and their unprotected 2033 first-round pick to the Hornets this summer to acquire Miles Bridgesthe least favorable first-round pick in 2029 and the least favorable second-round pick in 2027.
Team owner Mat Ishbia believes Bridges will be a great fit on the court in Phoenix and isn’t concerned about trading a future first-rounder, tweets Dwayne Rankin of the Arizona Republic. Ishbia added that he did not excuse Bridges’ past – the veteran forward did not play in the 2022/23 season and served 10-game suspension next season due to domestic violence allegations.
Star guard Devin Booker Suns.com’s Shane Young is also optimistic about Bridges’ fit with the Suns (Link to video on Twitter).
“I think he gives us something that we lacked a little bit last year with his size and versatility on both ends of the floor” said Booker.He is an underrated playmaker from his position.”
Here’s more from Suns media day:
- Free agent application Luke Kennard talked about what drew him to Phoenix, according to Young (Link to video on Twitter). The veteran shooter pointed out that in the 2025/2026 seasons, several veterans spent their careers under the guidance of the head coach Jordan Ott. “(It’s) one of the main reasons why I wanted to come here” said Kennard.The way they play, the group of guys they have, Coach Ott is obviously a great coach. He can put you in situations to succeed. And going into year 10, I think I might have one of my best years in my career, for sure..”
- The sun resigned security guard Colin Gillespie to a four-year, $48 million contract this offseason. The 27-year-old, in his third season in Phoenix, said he never seriously considered signing elsewhere, as reported by Rankin (Link to video on Twitter). “It didn’t particularly bother meGillespie said,and were able to do it. It was pretty easy and effective.”
- Ott was tight-lipped about who he would start working with at center Mark Williams Young is expected to miss most of the season after shoulder surgery tweets. The third year is a big man Very Igadara and second year center Haman Maluach figure to compete for the starting job.
- Ishbia continues to work is increasing his ownership stake in the Suns and reiterated Monday that the financial problems of United Wholesale Mortgage — Ishbia’s mortgage loan firm — will have no effect on the team. Doug Haller of The Athletic. UWM reported a loss of $452 million for the second quarter of 2026, and the company’s stock price fell significantly after Ishbia acquired the Suns in 2023.I hate that you ask this, but I understand the question” said Ishbia. “But the truth is (there will be) zero impact on the Phoenix Suns. Will I still pay luxury tax? yes. Are we still doing crazy things for the fans? Yes, yes, yes.”