This Suns trade for Miles Bridges came about late last night. The plan is that Bridges will not just be here for one year - at some point not sure when they would like to extend him. To replace Grayson Allen the Suns are looking at 7 to 8 free agent shooting guards. So, another move coming here in free agency soon.
BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
The comp CEILING for Koa Peat from what I have heard is Aaron Gordon/Paolo Banchero. A player who can put pressure on the rim, handle the ball, attack the basket, physical versatile defender who can guard multiple positions, strong resistance with one-on-one defense because of his strength and ability to rebound on both ends plus bring the ball up the court after a defensive board. Time will tell only 19 years old has a lot of time to develop.
BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), sources tell ESPN.
I believe the Suns had Koa Peat ranked in the top 15-18 on their board. They love his toughness, athleticism and his DNA - he has been a winner everywhere he goes so they love the makeup. Gives them another junkyard dog type of player.
Sources: New York traded No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea to the Dallas Mavericks for No. 30 Koa Peat and two second-round picks. And then the Knicks traded Peat to the Phoenix Suns for three-rounders and cash. So Knicks move out of the first round -- pick up 5 seconds and cash.