Amir Coffey joins Phoenix Suns in trade deadline move

Coffey discusses his transition to the Suns after being traded from the Milwaukee Bucks.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 7:55pm

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NBA player Amir Coffey has been traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Phoenix Suns ahead of the February 5th trade deadline. In a video interview, Coffey spoke about his thoughts on joining the Suns and the transition process.

Why it matters

The trade deadline is a critical time in the NBA season as teams make roster moves to position themselves for the playoffs. Coffey's move from the Bucks to the Suns could impact both teams' postseason hopes.

The details

Coffey, a 25-year-old guard, was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Phoenix Suns as part of a larger trade deadline deal. In the interview, Coffey expressed excitement about joining the Suns and discussed how he plans to contribute to the team's success for the remainder of the season.

  • The NBA trade deadline was on February 5, 2026.

The players

Amir Coffey

A 25-year-old guard who was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Phoenix Suns.

Phoenix Suns

An NBA team based in Phoenix, Arizona that acquired Amir Coffey in a trade deadline deal.

Milwaukee Bucks

An NBA team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that traded Amir Coffey to the Phoenix Suns.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to be here, excited to get to work with the team, and just help in any way I can.”

— Amir Coffey (azcentral.com)

The takeaway

Coffey's trade from the Bucks to the Suns is an example of the roster moves teams make at the NBA trade deadline to bolster their rosters for the playoffs. His addition to the Suns could provide a boost as they aim to secure a postseason berth.