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
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.
- •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.
- 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
"The Charlotte Hornets' active 2026 NBA offseason continued, trading Miles Bridges to the Suns. Here's a look at their updated starting lineup.
"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.
"A look at the Phoenix Suns' projected starting lineup after the Miles Bridges trade with the Charlotte Hornets.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 6:37 PMProjecting the 2026 Phoenix Suns starting lineup after Miles Bridges trade
A look at the Phoenix Suns' projected starting lineup after the Miles Bridges trade with the Charlotte Hornets.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 6:27 PMHornets updated roster and starting lineup after Miles Bridges trade
The Charlotte Hornets' active 2026 NBA offseason continued, trading Miles Bridges to the Suns. Here's a look at their updated starting lineup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 6:09 PMSuns' updated starting lineup and roster after Miles Bridges trade
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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