​LAS VEGAS — The Phoenix Suns find themselves in a holding pattern where two offseason moves remain unofficial. The team has not yet publicly confirmed the trade that would bring Miles Bridges to Phoenix, nor has it announced the addition of free agent Luke Kennard. Kennard is set to join the Suns on a $6.1 million tax mid-level exception, stemming from a two-year, $13 million contract that includes a player option on the second year. However, the Suns cannot apply that tax mid-level exception to Kennard until the Bridges deal is finalized.
The sequence of transactions began when Phoenix sent Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and an unprotected 2033 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick, a deal that became public after the 2026 NBA Draft. The Charlotte paper confirmed the Bridges trade on June 28. The Hornets had previously executed a separate deal last month that moved LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a four-team arrangement involving the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls. That Ball trade has not been formally completed yet, and it appears to be delaying follow-on deals with the Hornets.
Meanwhile, the Suns publicly announced on July 7 that they had re-signed Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, and Jordan Goodwin. Gillespie agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract, while Williams signed a three-year, $38 million deal, and Goodwin secured a three-year, $19 million contract with a player option on the third year. Gillespie and Goodwin were unrestricted free agents, whereas Williams was a restricted free agent. In addition to these re-signings, Phoenix added two-way contracts for Pat Spencer and Koby Brea, with CJ Huntley also on a two-way deal, in line with the league allowance for three two-way players.
As of now, the Suns’ official confirmations are still pending for the Bridges trade and Kennard’s signing, leaving a brief pause before the full offseason plan can be cemented. For fans and observers seeking the latest details, the Suns’ front office will need to finalize the Bridges transaction, clear the way for Kennard’s mid-level exception, and complete any ancillary moves to ensure all components of their roster are in place for the upcoming season. If you have questions or want ongoing coverage, you can follow Suns Insider Duane Rankin, who covers Phoenix basketball for azcentral and Gannett, at his contact channels and social feeds. This article originated with the Arizona Republic and was prepared to reflect the status of Phoenix’s offseason moves at the time of publication.