JULY 2: Bridges has officially signed his two-way contract with the Suns, per NBA.com’s transaction log.
JUNE 27: Baylor forward Jalen Bridges, who was ranked No. 53 on ESPN’s big board but ultimately went undrafted, has agreed to a two-way contract with the Suns, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Charania hears Bridges was coveted by “several” suitors before accepting a two-way deal with Phoenix.
Bridges, who spent his first couple seasons with West Virginia before transferring to Baylor in 2022, averaged 12.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG and 1.1 SPG while converting 41.2% of his three-point looks in 35 games for the Bears in 2023/24 (31.7 MPG).
According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, Bridges has a sturdy frame and solid potential as a three-and-D role player if he can continue to make shots at a high level while minimizing mistakes on both ends of the court. However, he doesn’t provide much as a ball-handler or passer.
Bridges was ranked No. 3 on ESPN’s best available list among players who went undrafted.
This is a really strong fit… theybhad a really good draft overall, in my opinion, for what they should be potentially looking for next to their shootsrs/scorers
I’m a little surprised someone else didn’t grab him, but I would assume he had this 2 way deal worked outand angled not to get drafted…
Every team needs a Jalen