The Suns traded Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale and their unprotected 2033 first-round pick to the Hornets this summer in order to acquire Miles Bridges, a least favorable first-rounder in 2029, and a least favorable 2027 second-round pick.

Owner Mat Ishbia believes Bridges will be a great on-court fit in Phoenix and he’s not concerned about trading away that future first-rounder, tweets Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Ishbia added that he doesn’t condone Bridges’ past — the veteran forward didn’t play in 2022/23 and served a 10-game suspension during the following season due to domestic violence charges.

Star guard Devin Booker is also bullish about Bridges’ fit with the Suns, according to Shane Young of Suns.com (Twitter video link).

“I think he gives us something we were lacking a bit last year, with his size and versatility on both ends of the court,” Booker said. “He’s an underrated play-maker from his position.”

Here’s more from the Suns’ media day:

• Free agent addition Luke Kennard talked about what drew him to Phoenix, per Young (Twitter video link). The veteran sharpshooter noted that multiple veterans had career seasons in 2025/26 under head coach Jordan Ott. “(That’s) one of the big reasons why I wanted to come here,” Kennard said. “The way that they play, the group of guys that they have, coach Ott is obviously a great coach. He can put you in situations to succeed. And going into year 10 I think I can have one of my best years of my career, for sure.”
• The Suns re-signed guard Collin Gillespie to a four-year, $48MM contract this offseason. The 27-year-old, who had a breakout third season with Phoenix, said he never seriously considered signing elsewhere, as Rankin relays (Twitter video link). “I wasn’t really concerned about it too much,” Gillespie said, “and were able to get it done. It was pretty easy and efficient.”
• Ott was noncommittal about who he’ll start at center with Mark Williams expected to miss most of the season following shoulder surgery, Young tweets. Third-year big man Oso Ighodaro and second-year center Khaman Maluach figure to be vying for that starting job.
• Ishbia continues to work on increasing his ownership stake in the Suns and reiterated Monday that financial woes at United Wholesale Mortgage — Ishbia’s mortgage lending firm — won’t have any impact on the team, according to Doug Haller of The Athletic. UWM reported $452MM in losses for the second quarter of 2026 and the company’s stock price has dropped considerably since Ishbia purchased the Suns in 2023. “I feel bad that you guys have to ask about it, but I understand the question,” Ishbia said. “But the truth is, (there will be) zero impact at all to the Phoenix Suns. Am I still going to pay the luxury tax? Yes. Are we still doing crazy things for the fans? Yes, yes, yes.”