The Phoenix Suns have made the three-team trade with the Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies reported earlier today official according to a team release.
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- Suns: Royce O’Neale, David Roddy
- Nets: Keita Bates-Diop, Jordan Goodwin, 3 second-round picks (via Suns)
- Grizzlies: Yuta Watanabe, Chimezie Metu, 2026 first-round pick swap (via Suns)
The release includes a quote from Suns’ general manager James Jones about O’Neal and Roddy:
“‘Royce and David both bring a competitive mindset and defensive intensity that improves our team as we continue our drive to win an NBA Championship,’ said James Jones, Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager. ‘Royce is a very intelligent and disruptive defender, capable of guarding multiple positions, also adding significant playoff experience and reliable three-point shooting to our roster. David possesses exceptional strength and physicality, bringing energy whenever he steps on the court.'”
Phoenix Suns officially complete three-team trade with Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies#Suns: Royce O'Neale, David Roddy#Nets: Keita Bates-Diop, Jordan Goodwin, 3 second-round picks (via Suns)#Grizzlies: Yuta Watanabe, Chimezie Metu, 2026 first-round pick swap (via Suns) pic.twitter.com/xWlpLZkq5y
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O’Neale will wear No. 00 for the Suns, while Roddy will wear No. 21.
It is unclear when O’Neale and Roddy will officially join the team and be available to play.
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
