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Phoenix Suns Add League-Leading Shooter Kennard, Trade Bridges.

7/1/2026

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Summary

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The Phoenix Suns signed Luke Kennard to a two-year, $13 million contract with a player option on June 26, 2026.
Kennard led the NBA last season with a 47.8% three-point rate and a 53.3% field-goal rate.
The Suns cleared a roster spot for Kennard by trading Miles Bridges to the Charlotte Hornets.
The Suns also introduced rookie forward Koa Peat at a June 26, 2026 news conference.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 the Suns moved into America West Arena and acquired Charles Barkley, whose MVP-winning 1992-93 season helped the team post a franchise-record 62 wins. Decades later, the 2026 trade of Miles Bridges to the Charlotte Hornets and the signing of Luke Kennard illustrate the franchise’s continued reliance on high-value contracts and roster-shaping moves.

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Story summary

The Phoenix Suns signed Luke Kennard to a two-year, $13 million contract with a player option on June 26, 2026.
Kennard led the NBA last season with a 47.8% three-point rate and a 53.3% field-goal rate.
The Suns cleared a roster spot for Kennard by trading Miles Bridges to the Charlotte Hornets.
The Suns also introduced rookie forward Koa Peat at a June 26, 2026 news conference.

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