Suns HC Jordan Ott provides update on Miles Bridges
CHICAGO — The Phoenix Suns may have dodged a bullet with Miles Bridges after he left Wednesday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls due to injury. Oct 7, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) warms up prior to a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.
On September 28, 2026, Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges suffered an injury during a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls. The 22-year-old left the match in the eighth minute due to a twisted right ankle, despite trying to continue playing. Suns head coach Jordan Ott stated that he does not expect the injury to be severe and Bridges might play against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, if he is fully recovered.
Bridges had previously played in the first two games of the preseason, contributing eight points, five rebounds, and four assists in the opener against the Detroit Pistons. His addition to the starting lineup was expected to bolster the team's chemistry, but the injury could potentially disrupt those plans.
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