CHICAGO — The Phoenix Suns are already feeling the injury bug early this preseason, as Miles Bridges left Wednesday’s game after rolling his right ankle against the Chicago Bulls.
Miles Bridges looks to have rolled his ankle on this play.
Don’t see him on the bench on the broadcast. He may have gone to the locker room to get it looked at/re-taped. https://t.co/MFhIN6PXx5
— Gilbert McGregor (@GilMcGregor_) October 8, 2026
Oct 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) dives on a loose ball in front of Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) and Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) under the Suns’ basket in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Bridges started Wednesday’s matchup alongside Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and Oso Ighodaro. However, during a play for a loose ball, he could be seen falling to the ground in pain. He eventually got up under his own power to try to run it off, but later headed to the locker room.
The Suns announced that he would be ruled out for the remainder of the game.
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. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
The newcomer, who came from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade this summer, had a decent Phoenix preseason debut Monday. He played 14 minutes against the Detroit Pistons, scoring eight points, five rebounds and four assists.
During Wednesday’s game, he played only eight minutes, finishing with three points, a rebound and an assist.
Oct 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) tries to drive past Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Phoenix hasn’t indicated how serious the injury is or whether Bridges will need to miss time.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
