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Phoenix Suns Acquire Miles Bridges from Charlotte Hornets in Multi-Pick Trade

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Phoenix Suns Acquire Miles Bridges in Multi-Player Trade

The Phoenix Suns have acquired forward Miles Bridges from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade involving multiple players and draft picks, as reported by ESPN.

Trade Details

Players Moving to Phoenix

  • Forward Miles Bridges (on an expiring contract worth $22.8 million)
  • A 2029 first-round pick swap (the least favorable of picks belonging to the Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Cleveland Cavaliers)
  • A 2027 second-round pick swap (the least favorable of four teams: Charlotte, Utah, Cleveland, and Minnesota)

Players Moving to Charlotte

  • Guard Grayson Allen
  • Forward Royce O'Neale
  • An unprotected 2033 first-round pick

Player Profiles

Miles Bridges attended Michigan State University. He has a career three-point shooting percentage of 33.8%.

  • Grayson Allen recorded a BORD$ value of $18 million in the previous season; Bridges recorded a BORD$ value of $22 million.
  • Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale both have career three-point shooting percentages above 38%.
  • Allen and O'Neale together were due $29 million for the current season.

Legal Context

Bridges faced legal issues prior to the trade, including incidents related to domestic violence in 2022 and 2023. These incidents have generated criticism and raised concerns about team culture.

Financial and Roster Implications

The trade saved Phoenix approximately $6.2 million in payroll and over $20 million in luxury tax. Following the trade, the Suns' payroll sits $1.7 million above the first apron.

The Suns opened a roster spot and gained the ability to use part of their non-taxpayer mid-level exception in free agency.

Draft Capital Implications

Through 2033, the Suns can trade their 2028 first-round pick (the least valuable among the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Washington Wizards) and three second-round picks.

Team Context

The trade has been described as a move aimed at immediate competitiveness for a team not currently considered a top contender.

The Suns addressed a need for a power forward but reduced floor spacing from the three-point line.

Additional Context

Reports indicate the trade may be part of a larger transaction involving the Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves.