Suns introduce Miles Bridges amid scrutiny over past behavior
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges was introduced to the media following his acquisition from the Charlotte Hornets. Bridges, who acknowledged his past felony domestic violence charge from 2022, stated he is focused on personal improvement both on and off the court. Suns general manager Brian Gregory expressed confidence in Bridges’ growth, emphasizing the importance of earning the trust of fans and teammates. Bridges averaged 17.1 points last season and joins a core that includes Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks. The team acquired Bridges in a trade on June 28, also securing draft picks in the deal.
- •Bridges was acquired in exchange for Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale.
- •He expressed gratitude to the Hornets for giving him a second chance.
- •Bridges is aware of mixed feelings from Suns fans regarding his signing.
- •He was suspended for 30 games in 2023 due to his legal issues.
- •Bridges joins a Suns team that aims to build on last season's success.
- 1:14 AMESPN NBA — Suns GM confident Bridges' off-court issues in pas...
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Suns introduce Miles Bridges, defend decision to add him after domestic violence issues
"Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges appears to be a good fit for his new team on the basketball court, giving it a beefy frontcourt presence who has scored at a high level over seven NBA seasons. The problem is his troublesome off-the-court history — including pleading no contest to a felony domestic violence charge in 2022 — has mostly overshadowed his arrival. The 28-year-old Bridges said he's very aware that some Suns fans aren't thrilled that he's now with the franchise.
"Suns GM Brian Gregory said the franchise felt comfortable bringing veteran forward Miles Bridges to the desert despite his "unacceptable conduct that has occurred in the past."
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External links- ESPN NBAJul 23, 2026, 1:14 AMSuns GM confident Bridges' off-court issues in pas...
Suns GM Brian Gregory said the franchise felt comfortable bringing veteran forward Miles Bridges to the desert despite his "unacceptable conduct that has occurred in the past."
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 11:28 PMSuns introduce Miles Bridges, defend decision to add him after domestic violence issues
Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges appears to be a good fit for his new team on the basketball court, giving it a beefy frontcourt presence who has scored at a high level over seven NBA seasons. The problem is his troublesome off-the-court history — including pleading no contest to a felony domestic violence charge in 2022 — has mostly overshadowed his arrival. The 28-year-old Bridges said he's very aware that some Suns fans aren't thrilled that he's now with the franchise.
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