Ranking Our Favorite Suns Moves This Offseason

There's a lot to like about what the Suns have done this offseason.

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PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns have been busy this offseason trying to build off last season's surprise success and keeping their same identity moving forward.

Despite continuing to owe Bradley Beal over $19.3 million per year through 2030 after waiving and stretching him last summer, the Suns moved on quickly and already locked up a new core for years to come with their offseason transactions.

Phoenix's new front office under general manager Brian Gregory, who was promoted to the role last offseason, has already proven to be excellent at making marginal moves and attracting players to want to come to the Valley.

Here's our rankings of our favorite moves the Suns have made this offseason:

1. Signing Pat Spencer to 2-Way Contract

Apr 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Although Spencer might not end up having a big role with the Suns, Phoenix signing him on a two-way deal exemplifies what the Suns are all about, which is why this is our favorite move.

Spencer brings a hard-nosed, gritty style of play, which the Suns are built on, while Phoenix was able to be attractive enough for him to sign on a two-way contract even after he played well enough to be converted from a two-way to a standard contract in each of the last two seasons with the Golden State Warriors.

Now, the 30-year-old will provide great insurance for the Suns at the guard spot after averaging 7.2 points, 3.5 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per game across 66 contests with Golden State last season.

2. Signing Own Players to Team-Friendly, Long-Term Deals

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As mentioned above, the Suns now have the majority of their core players locked in through at least the end of the 2028 season after signing Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin to multi-year contracts and extending Dillon Brooks.

All of these contracts have been viewed as very team friendly, allowed the Suns to remain under the second apron and gave themselves a lot of trade options in the future.

Phoenix could not have asked for a better offseason in terms of its own free agents.

3. Trading Up to Draft Koa Peat

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The Suns had a clear target in mind during the NBA Draft and pounced on the opportunity to trade up for the final pick in the first round to select Arizona native Koa Peat.

Peat had an impressive performance in the Summer League and will now try to build off that to make a case for minutes his rookie season.

It remains to be seen how Peat pans out with questions about his 3-point shot and style of play, but it does not hurt to take a chance on a 19-year-old at a position of need who comes into the league with a very decorated resume.

4. Trading for Miles Bridges, Signing Luke Kennard

Apr 2, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) works the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1)during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Although it was their most noteworthy move of the offseason, we need a little time to see what the impact the trade for Bridges, which opened the pathway to sign Kennard, has on the team, especially given Bridges' domestic violence history.

Bridges could be a true X-factor of the Suns' success this season, and Phoenix is banking on him being able to assimilate into their group, even if it looks like a clunky fit on paper.

As for Kennard, he is another example of the Suns being able to attract free agents after he led the league in 3-point percentage last season, but Phoenix will have to hope he is more aggressive with his shot offensively.