Amir Coffey joins Suns after trade, Cole Anthony not with team
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Amir Coffey joins Suns after trade, Cole Anthony not with team
Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic·AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
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ThePhoenix Sunsgave their newest player,Amir Coffey, homework after his first morning shootaround with the team Feb. 7.
"I was scratching my head a little bit, but it's just things I got to pick up," Coffey said. "I got my little worksheets over there I'll study. Learning the terminology, the plays and what we're looking for, but that's just things that will come with time and things that I'll get."
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Confused or not, Coffey was all for making his Suns debut Saturday night against thePhiladelphia 76ers.
"That's the plan. That's the plan," Coffey said. "I'm going to talk to medical. I got some physicals in yesterday. Hopefully I can go tonight."
"I'm excited. I'm excited," Coffey said. "I know it's always weird around the deadline trying to wait to see what's going to happen, but I'm definitely blessed to be in this position. Grateful for the opportunity and ready to get going."
Suns head coach Jordan Ott yells out to his team as they play the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) shoots a three pointer against Warriors center Al Horford (20) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Warriors center Al Horford (20) blocks a shot from Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) drives to the hoop against Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton (8) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) celebrates a three pointer against the Suns during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns center Oso Ighodaro (11) dunks against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns head coach Jordan Ott talks with guard Grayson Allen (8) during a game against the Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Warriors De’Anthony Melton (8) makes a layup past Suns center Oso Igohodaro (11) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) celebrates and looks over at the Warriors bench during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) shoots a three pointer against Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) blocks a shot from Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dribbles against Suns forward Isaiah Livers (18) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guards Jalen Green (L) and Devin Booker watch their team play against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns center Mark Williams holds the net as he waits for the game to restart against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) shoots against Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns head coach Jordan Ott high-fives guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guards Royce O’Neale (00) and Grayson Allen (8) high-five after a scoring run against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
Suns center Mark Williams holds the net as he waits for the game to restart against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) defends Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) dunks the ball against Warriors center Quinten Post (21) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) dunks the ball against Warriors center Quinten Post (21) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) dribbles up the court against Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) drives to the lane against Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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The Phoenix Suns' starters line up before a game against the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guard Royce O'Neale (00) takes to the court to play the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) takes to the court to play the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) shoots a three pointer against Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Suns center Mark Williams (15) dunks against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns head coach Jordan Ott yells out to his team as they play the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns head coach Jordan Ott yells out to his team as they play the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) shoots a three pointer against Warriors center Al Horford (20) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Warriors center Al Horford (20) blocks a shot from Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) drives to the hoop against Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton (8) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) celebrates a three pointer against the Suns during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns center Oso Ighodaro (11) dunks against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns head coach Jordan Ott talks with guard Grayson Allen (8) during a game against the Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Warriors De’Anthony Melton (8) makes a layup past Suns center Oso Igohodaro (11) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) celebrates and looks over at the Warriors bench during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) shoots a three pointer against Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) blocks a shot from Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dribbles against Suns forward Isaiah Livers (18) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns guards Jalen Green (L) and Devin Booker watch their team play against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns center Mark Williams holds the net as he waits for the game to restart against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) shoots against Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns head coach Jordan Ott high-fives guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns guards Royce O’Neale (00) and Grayson Allen (8) high-five after a scoring run against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns center Mark Williams holds the net as he waits for the game to restart against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) defends Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) dunks the ball against Warriors center Quinten Post (21) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) dunks the ball against Warriors center Quinten Post (21) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) dribbles up the court against Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) drives to the lane against Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
The Phoenix Suns' starters line up before a game against the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns guard Royce O'Neale (00) takes to the court to play the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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See Dillon Brooks' time with the Phoenix Suns
Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) takes to the court to play the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) shoots a three pointer against Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns begin 4-game homestand vs. Golden State Warriors
Suns center Mark Williams (15) dunks against the Warriors during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Feb. 5, 2026.
"It's part of the business," Suns forwardDillon Brookssaid. "Part of the game that we're playing. I think we got a good player in Amir Coffey. Three-and-D, shoots the ball great. Got experience and he's played with great coaches like Ty Lue and Doc Rivers. He's always ready to mix it up."
Milwaukee Bucks guard Amir Coffey (17) makes a jump shot against the Chicago Bulls in the first half at Fiserv Forum on the evening of Feb. 3, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Suns could use a player with some experience, even if he has never played on the team, given the injury situation.
Grayson Allen(right knee sprain) and two-way playerIsaiah Livers(left shoulder sprain) are ruled out for Saturday's game, whileDevin Booker(right ankle sprain) andJalen Green(right hamstring injury management/left hip contusion) were listed as questionable.
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Coffey has gone from being with the struggling Bucks (21-29), who won their last three games, to joining the Suns (31-21), who are in the playoff mix.
"I think it's going to be good," Coffey said. "Just what I can do and add to the team. Somebody that can play on both sides of the ball. On defense, guard multiple positions, switch out, and on offense, spacing, and do what I do in bringing something to the offense."
Anthony wasn't with the team at its morning shootaround at the team's practice facility, but Coffey spoke highly of his teammate inMilwaukee.
"Great player," Coffey said about Anthony. "Great dude off the court. It was a quick stint with him, but it was fun playing with him. Hopefully a good situation works for him whether that's here or somewhere else, but great dude."
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When traded from theOrlando Magicto theMemphis Grizzlies, Anthony was bought out of his contract and joined Milwaukee. The 6-2 guard averaged 6.7 points, 3.5 assists and shot 30.6% from 3 in 35 games with the Bucks this season.
Coffey played 30 games for Milwaukee after spending his first six NBA seasons with theLos Angeles Clippers.
The 6-7 wing averaged career lows in points at 2.4 a game and 3-point shooting 28% with the Bucks after shooting 40.9% from 3 and averaging a career-high 9.7 points last season.
"Another wing defender we need and can shoot the basketball," Brooks said. "Help us with our diversity on offense as well as our defense."
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Coffey was at home when he learned about the trade.
"The deadline was at 3 (p.m. ET)," Coffey said. "They kind of gave guys their time to see what was going to happen. I got the call from my agent and went from there."
Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin.
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