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Hornets Send Miles Bridges and Two Picks to Phoenix Suns

Charlotte also sends a 2029 first-round pick in the deal, receiving Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first.

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By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published June 29, 2026 at 1:31 AM PDT

The Charlotte Hornets are trading forward Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN. The deal sends Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick, and a second-round pick to Phoenix. In return, Charlotte receives Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick.

The trade moves a veteran piece off a Hornets roster that has been rebuilding in recent years. Bridges, a former second-round pick out of Michigan State, developed into one of Charlotte's most prominent players before a series of off-court legal issues delayed his career. He returned to the Hornets and remained a key contributor before this deal was reached.

For Phoenix, Bridges adds a physical wing with scoring ability to a roster that has been in flux. The Suns have undergone significant roster turnover over the past two seasons, and adding a player of Bridges' caliber along with draft capital signals continued effort to reshape the team.

Charlotte takes back two players with NBA experience. Allen is a sharpshooter known for his three-point shooting and defensive energy. O'Neale is a veteran forward who has played for multiple franchises and brings positional versatility. The Hornets also pick up the 2033 first-round pick, which adds long-term draft flexibility as the organization continues to build around younger players.

The swap of first-round picks is notable. Charlotte gives up a pick in 2029 and receives one in 2033, a four-year gap that gives the Hornets more runway to develop their current core before that asset conveys. How much value either pick carries will depend heavily on where each team stands in those respective years.

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