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Instant Grades: How Suns Did at NBA Trade Deadline
Jan 29, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott against the Detroit Pistons at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The NBA trade deadline has officially passed its 1:00 PM MST expiration, putting an official end to deals, speculation and rumors around what the Phoenix Suns and every other team could do to improve their team.

While the league is sure to see a few names hit the open market as buyout season is upon us, the Suns' roster will largely be solidified ahead of their exciting yet unexpected postseason push down the stretch of the 2025-26 season.

Phoenix made good on their promise to be active at this year's deadline, ultimately striking a deal to send Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis to the Milwaukee Bucks for Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey. You can read more about that trade here.

That was the only move the Suns made — was it enough? Should Phoenix have made more moves?

Grading Suns' Trade Deadline

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

This article first appeared on Phoenix Suns on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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