Ishbia defends Bridges trade as Suns detail offseason moves

Suns owner Mat Ishbia told reporters he has no regrets about sending Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and an unprotected 2033 first-rounder to Charlotte for Miles Bridges, per Duane Rankin.

Devin Booker separately praised Bridges' fit, citing his size and playmaking. Luke Kennard explained he signed with Phoenix partly because of veterans' strong 2025/26 seasons under coach Jordan Ott.

Collin Gillespie confirmed his new four-year, $48 million deal came together easily, and Ott said the starting center job between Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach remains open with Mark Williams out for shoulder surgery.

$48M · 4yrBridges CHA → PHX | Allen PHX → CHA | O'Neale PHX → CHA

Collin Gillespie Grayson Allen Khaman Maluach Luke Kennard Mark Williams Miles Bridges Oso Ighodaro Royce O'Neale

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