Miles Bridges praises Suns' surprising run in 2026 postseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Miles Bridges expressed admiration for the Phoenix Suns’ unexpected playoff appearance in 2026. Following the trade of Kevin Durant, many analysts anticipated that the Suns would not qualify for the postseason, but they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. The Suns were swept in that series, despite strong performances from Devin Booker and other key players. Bridges highlighted the team's cohesiveness and tenacity during his introductory press conference. He looks to contribute significantly to the Suns as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.
- •Suns surprised analysts by reaching the postseason in 2026.
- •Phoenix faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first playoff round.
- •Bridges was impressed with the Suns' teamwork and effort.
- •He aims to enhance the Suns' competitiveness for next season.
- •Devin Booker and teammates showed strong performances despite the sweep.
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Miles Bridges was impressed by Phoenix's surprise postseason appearance in 2026
"The Suns surprised a lot of people in the 2025-26 regular season.
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