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The Phoenix Suns didn't spend the offseason reinventing the roster. Instead, they made one significant move and doubled down on the group they believe can take another step.
That move was Miles Bridges. After averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists with Charlotte last season, Bridges arrives in Phoenix as the biggest addition of the summer. The Suns are hoping his versatility gives them another reliable scoring option.
It wasn't a cheap move. Phoenix gave up Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale to make the deal happen, moving two dependable rotation players in exchange for one player with the potential to make a bigger impact. Whether that proves to be the right decision won't be known right away, but it does simplify the rotation and gives head coach Jordan Ott a little more flexibility.
So, it could end up being a huge benefit to this franchise. It could also become important over the course of a long season.
The Suns are coming off a solid 45-37 campaign in Ott's first year on the sidelines, and rather than making wholesale changes, the front office chose to build on that foundation. The belief is that continuity, along with one major addition, is enough to keep the team moving in the right direction.
Is it? There's a strong reason to think it is moving the right way.
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Phoenix also added rookie Koa Peat through the draft and signed veteran shooter Luke Kennard in free agency, giving the roster another young prospect and an experienced perimeter option.
Another key factor will be health. Jalen Green's first season with the Suns never really got on track after a hamstring injury interrupted his year. If he's able to return at full strength, Phoenix suddenly has another important piece without needing to make another trade.
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The Suns aren't starting over, and they aren't doing a complete makeover. They're betting that Bridges fits what they already have and that a healthier roster can produce better results than it did a year ago.
Sometimes the biggest leap doesn't come from making the most moves. It comes from making the right one. Phoenix believes Bridges can be that player, and this season will reveal whether that confidence was well placed.
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