Grayson Allen joins Charlotte Hornets after trade from Suns

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Grayson Allen joins Charlotte Hornets after trade from Suns
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Grayson Allen returns to North Carolina as a member of the Charlotte Hornets after being traded from the Phoenix Suns. Allen, who played four years at Duke, was traded alongside Royce O'Neale in exchange for Miles Bridges and draft picks. This move reunites Allen with fellow Duke alumni Kon Knueppel and Sion James in Charlotte, marking his first time playing home games in North Carolina as a professional. Allen had been with the Suns for three seasons prior to the trade.

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  • Grayson Allen traded to Charlotte Hornets from Phoenix Suns
  • Allen played four seasons at Duke, winning an NCAA championship
  • Hornets trade Miles Bridges and draft picks for Allen and O'Neale
  • Charlotte now has trio of Duke players: Allen, Knueppel, James
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  • 7:07 PMYahoo SportsGrayson Allen Is Back In North Carolina!
  • 6:41 PMYahoo SportsDuke's Grayson Allen returns to North Carolina after trade from Suns
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After four years at Duke, Grayson Allen is back in North Carolina, now a member of the Charlotte Hornets.

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