Kofi Inkoom
With the NBA trade deadline approaching in about two weeks, there are rumors circulating about Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges.
The Phoenix Suns are among the teams rumored to be interested in the 25-year-old player. According to reports, the Phoenix Suns are willing to trade assets to acquire Bridges, who will be a free agent in the 2024 offseason.
The Suns plan to be active on the trade and buyout market to tweak their roster, per @Gambo987 (https://t.co/bJdD4jkFuz).
Miles Bridges is a legitimate target who they feel comfortable giving up assets for, even as a rental for the remainder of this season.
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— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 24, 2024
Despite legal issues and an NBA suspension related to a domestic violence incident with his former girlfriend, Bridges is drawing interest from teams. Some fans question whether the former lottery pick should still be in the NBA.
However, there appears to be a market for his services, and it remains to be seen if any team will take the risk despite potential negative attention.
Bridges is having a strong season, averaging 20.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game with career-high scoring averages. The Charlotte Hornets, currently at 10-31, might consider unloading expiring contracts to acquire new assets.
On the other hand, the Phoenix Suns, with a 25-18 record, have aspirations for a title this season. Although they haven’t reached their full potential, there’s a belief that a deal for Bridges could positively impact their performance. The Suns, who reached the playoffs last season, aim for a deeper run this year.
The trade deadline is on Feb. 8, giving teams a couple more weeks to make decisions. While Bridges has only played for the Hornets in his NBA career, it seems like a change could be on the horizon. His situation is worth monitoring for various reasons.