The Suns have landed one of the forwards they’ve reportedly coveted for years.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Phoenix is acquiring Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick from the Hornets in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale and a 2033 first-round pick.
The move gives the Suns a 28-year-old starting-caliber forward while also creating roughly $20 million in tax savings and opening a roster spot ahead of free agency, Charania reported.
Bridges has long been viewed as a target for Phoenix and now joins a reshaped roster looking to return to playoff contention.
Meanwhile, the Hornets receive a pair of proven veteran role players in Allen and O’Neale, along with what could become a valuable unprotected 2033 first-round selection. Charlotte also adds more experience to a roster that has undergone significant changes this offseason.
More details to come.
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