The Suns were reportedly after an athletic wing, and Bridges was their top target.
Phoenix was described as the “most motivated” to land Bridges by NBA insider Jake Fischer:
The Phoenix Suns bolstered their roster yesterday by acquiring Royce O’Neale, who has significant playoff experience and could bring exactly what they need off the bench.
The 6-foot-6 O’Neale was in his second season with the Brooklyn Nets before the trade, averaging 7.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game across 49 contests.
Phoenix sent away four players to Brooklyn and the Memphis Grizzlies and traded away three second-round picks and a pick swap for O’Neale and David Roddy.
