Report: Hornets Trade Miles Bridges to Suns in Multi-Player Deal
The Charlotte Hornets have traded forward Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Trade Details
According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, citing unnamed sources, the Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns have agreed to a trade. The Suns will acquire 28-year-old forward Miles Bridges along with a less favorable 2029 first-round pick and a less favorable 2027 second-round pick. In return, the Hornets will receive guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round draft pick.
Financial Impact
The trade is reported to generate $20 million (approximately €17.6 million) in tax savings for the Suns.
Player Statistics
Miles Bridges averaged 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game in 77 regular-season games last season. He was selected by the Hornets with the 12th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and has played for Charlotte his entire career.
Grayson Allen averaged 16.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in 51 regular-season games last season. In two playoff games, he averaged 9.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 block.
Royce O'Neale averaged 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in 78 regular-season games. In four playoff games, he averaged 7.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.
