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Suns acquire Miles Bridges in trade with Hornets ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Suns acquire Miles Bridges in trade with Hornets ahead of 2026 season
Summary

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade for Miles Bridges from the Charlotte Hornets, enhancing their starting lineup ahead of the 2026 NBA season. The deal, reported on June 28, includes Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick sent to Phoenix, while Charlotte receives Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick. This move follows Charlotte's recent trade of LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The addition of Bridges is expected to provide immediate depth at the forward position for the Suns.

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  • •Suns receive Miles Bridges and two draft picks from Hornets.
  • •Hornets acquire Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a first-round pick.
  • •Chandler's trade for LaMelo Ball preceded this move.
  • •Bridges expected to bolster Suns' forward depth.
  • •New lineup aims to improve performance in upcoming season.
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  • 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Projecting the 2026 Phoenix Suns starting lineup after Miles Bridges trade
  • 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Hornets updated roster and starting lineup after Miles Bridges trade
  • 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Suns' updated starting lineup and roster after Miles Bridges trade
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PHOENIX – The reactions coming from NBA fans around the league weren’t simply a surprise that the Phoenix Suns landed Miles Bridges; it was how the trade went down and how the Suns’ roster will now suddenly be constructed. Apr 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden.

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The Charlotte Hornets' active 2026 NBA offseason continued, trading Miles Bridges to the Suns. Here's a look at their updated starting lineup.

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The Phoenix Suns struck a trade to acquire Miles Bridges from the Charlotte Hornets, and we broke down the team's new-look starting lineup.

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