Miles Bridges exits Suns preseason game with ankle injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Miles Bridges left the Phoenix Suns' preseason game against the Chicago Bulls on October 7 due to an apparent ankle injury. He was observed grabbing at his ankle while seated but initially continued to play. Bridges eventually exited the game for the locker room, with Rasheer Fleming taking his place. At halftime, the Suns led 64-62. Phoenix acquired Bridges in a summer trade with the Charlotte Hornets and he had previously contributed eight points, five rebounds, and four assists in his preseason debut.
- •Miles Bridges checked out with 11:01 left in the first half.
- •Suns are currently leading the Bulls 64-62 at halftime.
- •Bridges previously played against the Pistons on October 5.
- •Phoenix opens the regular season against the Trail Blazers on October 21.
- •Bridges was acquired in an offseason trade from the Hornets.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — New Suns forward Miles Bridges exits preseason game with apparent injury
"Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges grabbed at his ankle while sitting on the court, but he kept playing.
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