Miles Bridges trade rewrites verdict on Suns' offseason

Phoenix sent out an unprotected 2033 first-round pick.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read

What happened: Before acquiring Miles Bridges, Phoenix re-signed Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin and Mark Williams, added Luke Kennard and traded up for Koa Peat. Bridges, 28, enters a contract year without an All-Star selection.

Why it matters: Royce O'Neale's departure alters a rotation that eliminated Golden State in last spring's play-in. The distant unprotected pick extends the deal's downside well beyond the upcoming 2026-27 season.

By the numbers: Phoenix made three re-signings, one free-agent addition and one first-round trade-up before the Bridges deal. Bridges has zero All-Star selections and one year remaining on his contract.

What to watch: Training camp will clarify Bridges' fit with the retained core and how Phoenix reallocates O'Neale's minutes. His contract status will remain a focus entering 2026-27.

Sources

Yahoo NBA 2026-07-31T11:10:55.702922+00:00

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