Suns' Miles Bridges progressing from ankle tweak; Ott not committing to Wednesday
WhyNBA Sports Desk ยท Oct 13, 2026
Ankle on the mend
Miles Bridges is progressing from a right-ankle tweak, but Suns coach Jordan Ott would not commit to playing him on Wednesday.
How it happened
Bridges twisted the ankle in a fall early in the second quarter against Chicago, then sat out Saturday's home game against San Antonio as a precaution.
Chemistry vs. caution
Bridges is the main new piece in Phoenix's starting group, so missed exhibitions cost shared reps. Extra minutes could go to Luke Kennard, Rasheer Fleming and Ryan Dunn.
Eyes on Oct. 21
The Suns visit San Antonio on Wednesday, but the regular-season opener on Oct. 21 is the real target, and clearance will be earned rather than assumed.
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