# PAY UP: The Suns MUST Sign Miles Bridges To An Extension And Why Jalen Green Must PROVE IT This Year

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Podcast: [Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-suns-daily-podcast-on-the-phoenix-suns-53324)
Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:00+00:00
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Phoenix Suns face major contract crossroads as the front office weighs a critical Miles Bridges extension and debates the timing of Jalen Green’s next deal. Should the Suns lock in Bridges now despite off-court controversy, or is media backlash reason enough to wait? Meanwhile, Jalen Green must prove his value before the team considers his future—does his expiring $36 million contract turn into trade bait or a long-term partnership with Devin Booker? Benjamin Garcia spotlights Haywood Highsmith’s return, praising the Phoenix Suns’ cap management and Brian Gregory’s savvy roster moves. The conversation shifts to Hall of Fame debates: Amar’e Stoudemire and Mike D’Antoni earn enshrinement, yet Devin Booker’s odds remain inexplicably low despite his status as an all-time Suns great. Can the Suns’ roster bets pay off, and will Booker finally get the recognition his career deserves? 00:00 Miles Bridges' potential Suns role 03:24 Phoenix Suns' hesitation on Bridges extension 09:53 Discussing Jalen Green's future 15:17 Haywood Highsmith's role in team 19:11 Evaluating Brian Gregory's performance 24:12 Amar'e and D'Antoni enter Hall of Fame 26:50 Comparing Booker and Stoudemire 28:07 Devin Booker's Hall of Fame potential 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on Instagram Locked On Suns https://www.instagram.com/lockedonphxsuns/ 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on X Locked On Suns https://x.com/LockedOnPHXSuns Ben Garcia https://x.com/BenGarciaShow Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-suns/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba

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