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Suns Might’ve Already Lost Miles Bridges Trade With Hornets

The Phoenix Suns took a chance this offseason by trading a future first-round pick for Miles Bridges. It’s a long season, so no judgments can really be made yet, but there’s already at least a view into how the Charlotte…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:33 PM
Suns Might’ve Already Lost Miles Bridges Trade With Hornets
Key Things to Know
  • Billy Heyen argues the Suns might already regret trading for Miles Bridges following a poor team debut.
  • Miles Bridges scored eight points and registered a minus-35 rating in Phoenix's opening loss to Portland.
  • Phoenix acquired Bridges via a trade with Charlotte in exchange for a 2033 first-round pick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Billy Heyen suggests the Phoenix Suns may regret acquiring Miles Bridges from the Charlotte Hornets after a disastrous regular-season debut against the Portland Trail Blazers. Bridges scored eight points on 3-of-11 shooting, posting a minus-35 rating across 29 minutes during the loss.

Phoenix traded a 2033 first-round draft pick to Charlotte for Bridges, who is currently playing on an expiring $22.8 million contract. Heyen and ESPN's Ben Golliver note that if Bridges fails to elevate the team, the Suns may need to consider trading him to recoup lost draft assets.

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