Former Suns player cut from NBA days after Phoenix traded him away

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Nigel Hayes-Davis (21) against the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThe Phoenix Suns made one move at the trade deadline, bringing in both Amir Coffey and Cole Anthony from the Milwaukee Bucks in what was essentially a cost saving measure.

Coffey made his debut with a 13 minute cameo in the win over the Dallas Mavericks recently, while Anthony is unlikely to ever play for the franchise.

Nigel Hayes-Davis already cut from Milwaukee and NBA

Of the two players the Suns sent out, Nick Richards has already found a home and some minutes with the Chicago…