The Phoenix Suns have been mentioned in recent trade chatter surrounding Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, but it looks like they’re pumping the brakes. Despite earlier reports linking Phoenix - along with the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors - to the former lottery pick, league sources now suggest the Suns are stepping back from any serious pursuit.
According to Evan Sidery, Phoenix has no current interest in acquiring Bridges, and it’s not hard to see why. The Suns have been riding a solid wave of momentum lately, and team chemistry is playing a big role in that. Disrupting that rhythm with a major roster shakeup - especially one that could bring off-court baggage or require significant draft capital - doesn’t seem to be part of the plan.
Bridges, who signed a $75 million deal with Charlotte, has drawn interest across the league, but talks haven’t gained much traction. Charlotte is reportedly seeking at least one first-round pick in any potential deal, and that’s where things get tricky for Phoenix. The Suns' draft assets are limited, and they’re not exactly in a position to be throwing around future picks unless the return is a clear game-changer.
At 27-18 and sitting seventh in the Western Conference, the Suns aren’t in panic mode. They’ve weathered some adversity, including recent injuries to key players like Devin Booker and Jalen Green, but the front office isn’t rushing to hit the trade button. Unless something truly compelling comes along, it looks like they’re content to let this group grow together and make a push as currently constructed.
That said, the rumor mill hasn’t gone completely quiet. Domantas Sabonis has also been loosely linked to Phoenix, though he’s drawing interest from multiple teams, including the Toronto Raptors. It’s unclear how serious the Suns’ interest is or whether they’d be willing to make a major move like that before the February 5 trade deadline.
There’s also some buzz around internal moves - Charlotte could be looking to move center Nick Richards, and there’s speculation about building around young big man Khaman Maluach. But for Phoenix, the priority seems to be maintaining stability, not chasing headlines.
Bottom line: the Suns are keeping their options open, but they’re not going to force a deal just for the sake of making one. With the core playing well and the chemistry clicking, any trade would have to be the right fit - not just on paper, but in the locker room too.