Miles Bridges has made a surprising decision regarding his contract extension with the Phoenix Suns. According to ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst, Bridges will wait to sign an extension. The Suns acquired Bridges from the Charlotte Hornets and need to extend his contract, which is due to end after the 2026-27 season. Bridges brings a better overall scoring resume to the power forward spot and will need to improve his defense and rebounding to fit into head coach Jordan Ott's demands. He is currently on the final season of a three-year deal worth $75 million. The 28-year-old joins a lineup with Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Mark Williams in the desert. Waiting to sign an extension is an interesting decision, as most players want to ink a deal prior to the season to avoid playing for a contract or risking injury. The Suns have accomplished much of what they wanted to do since the offseason began, but extending Bridges' contract is still a task to be completed. Bridges' decision to wait may tip the scale in terms of value and demands. The Suns cannot afford to let Bridges walk, especially after giving up an unprotected first-round pick and players like Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale to get him. Bridges is expected to have a sizable role in the team, and the Suns have an intent to pay him and give him a big role. The decision to wait on a deal is interesting, and it will be important to see how it plays out. The Suns made a surprise push to the postseason last year, and Bridges was their biggest bet on improving and raising the ceiling of the team. With his scoring ability and potential to improve his defense and rebounding, Bridges can be a key player for the Suns. The team's success will depend on how well Bridges fits into the lineup and how his contract situation is resolved.