Miles Bridges deal will continue to haunt Suns this season and beyond

Valley of the Suns argues that the Phoenix Suns' offseason trade for Miles Bridges continues to negatively impact the team. Phoenix sent two role players, including Grayson Allen, and an unprotected 2033 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Bridges. Early into the new campaign, the writer views the deal as a significant misstep that has harmed Phoenix's defense and depleted its future assets.

According to writer Ben Leibowitz, Charlotte capitalized on the trade by securing an unprotected pick that ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported was widely coveted around the league. Phoenix also bypassed opportunities such as acquiring Ja Morant, leaving the Suns with fewer trade assets and limited roster flexibility to support Devin Booker.