Hornets' Miles Bridges: Signs one-year deal with Charlotte
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Bridges (suspension) signed a one-year, $7.9 million qualifying offer from the Hornets for the 2023-24 season Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Bridges will be suspended for the first 10 games of the 2023-24 season due to a felony domestic violence charge he pleaded no contest to last November. The one-year deal will allow the 2018 No. 12 overall pick to reestablish himself in the league before hitting the open market as an unrestricted free agent next summer. Bridges averaged career highs in points (20.2), rebounds (7.0) and assists (3.8) per game during the 2021-22 campaign but hasn't played professional basketball since, so he may have to shake off some rust next season.
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Miles Bridges: Officially a restricted free agent
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Bridges (suspension) is officially a restricted free agent after Charlotte extended him a qualifying offer Wednesday.
Last November, Bridges pleaded no contest to a felony domestic violence charge and was given three years probation but no jail time. The NBA suspended the forward in April for 30 games, with 20 games considered already served given he sat out the entire 2022-23 campaign, so he'll have to miss the first 10 games of next season, regardless of where he ends up in free agency. Bridges' recent legal troubles may turn some teams away this summer, but the 2018 No. 12 overall pick posted career-high numbers in 2021-22, averaging 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.
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Miles Bridges: Suspended for 10 games
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The NBA suspended Bridges on Friday for 30 games, with 20 games considered already served, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Bridges, who's currently a free agent after sitting out the entire 2022-23 season, will be suspended for the first 10 games of the 2023-24 campaign due to a felony domestic violence charge he pleaded no contest to in November of last year. The 2018 first-round pick reportedly discussed a new contract with the Hornets in December, but he never inked a deal. His recent legal troubles may limit his overall attention in free agency this offseason, but he posted career-high numbers in 2021-22, averaging 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
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Miles Bridges: Contract talks gaining traction
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Bridges and the Hornets are "gathering traction" in discussions for a new contract, with optimism that an agreement could occur in the relatively near future, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
In November, Bridges pleaded no contest in Los Angeles Superior Court to a felony domestic violence charge, resulting in three years probation and no jail time. If the forward indeed re-ups with Charlotte, the expectation is that the league office will hand him a suspension for a yet-to-be-determined length of time. If no deal occurs, he'll remain a restricted free agent next offseason. The 8-24 Hornets are clearly missing Bridges' production. He's coming off the best season of his career in 2021-22, averaging 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
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Miles Bridges: Pleads no contest, no jail time
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Bridges plead no contest Thursday to a felony domestic violence charge and will face three years probation and no jail time as part of a deal with prosecutors, Baxter Holmes of ESPN reports.
If Bridges signs with a team, the NBA has the right to suspend, fine, dismiss or disqualify him from any further association with the league. The Hornets hold his restricted free agency rights, as the organization extended him a qualifying offer.
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Miles Bridges: Case continued to Oct. 17
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Bridges' domestic violence case was continued Wednesday until Oct. 17, Baxter Holmes of ESPN reports.
Back in July, Bridges pled not guilty to domestic violence charges, and the legal process is still ongoing. At this point, the ultimate outcome is very much unclear, and it remains to be seen if he'll return to playing in the NBA at some point in the future. The Hornets did retain Bridges' rights via extending him a qualifying offer over the summer.
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Miles Bridges: Case extended
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Bridges had his case for domestic violence and child abuse continued until Oct. 7, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.
Bridges' future in the NBA is uncertain. While the Hornets retain his rights after extending him a qualifying offer, he will have to wait until his ongoing case is resolved before any further action will be taken.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Facing three felony charges
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Los Angeles County district attorney George Gascon announced Tuesday that Bridges has been formally charged with three felony counts of domestic violence after he was accused last month of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
The 24-year-old is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Both the Hornets and NBA are aware of the charges filed against Bridges, with the league also noting that it's conducting its own investigation into the matter. Given the gravity of the charges, Bridges' future in the NBA is uncertain, though the Hornets will retain his rights after extending him a qualifying offer prior to his arrest in late June. Bridges is currently a restricted free agent, and the Hornets will have the right to match any offer sheet he might receive from another team until the qualifying offer is withdrawn.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Arrested for domestic violence
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Bridges was arrested Wednesday for felony domestic violence, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports. The Hornets released a statement noting that the organization is aware of the situation and is gathering additional information.
Given the seriousness of the situation, it's possible that Bridges -- a restricted free agent -- could miss time next season. Even if he doesn't have to sit out due to legal ramifications, the league office could issue a suspension. Either way, the arrest could significantly impact teams' level of interest in Bridges in free agency.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Ejected Wednesday
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Bridges was ejected during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
With the Hornets trailing by nearly 30 points late in the fourth quarter, Bridges argued a goaltending call, received a technical foul and was subsequently ejected. He finished the game with 12 points, four rebounds, four assists and one block in 30 minutes of action.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Goes for 20 points against Bulls
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Bridges amassed 20 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 29 minutes during Friday's 133-117 victory over the Bulls.
Bridges has scored at least 20 points in seven of his last eight games and is ending the season on a strong note while operating as Charlotte's second-best scoring weapon behind star guard LaMelo Ball. The former first-round pick has averaged 22.1 points per game while shooting 54.2 percent from the field over his last 10 appearances.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Scores team-high 29 points
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Bridges recorded 29 points (11-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 144-115 loss to the Heat.
Bridges was efficient from the field en route to his sixth straight 20-plus point outing. During that stretch, the fourth-year forward has averaged 26.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 34.8 minutes per game. He'll look to maintain his strong play Thursday against the Magic.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Scores team-high 27 points
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Bridges racked up 27 points (12-22 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Monday's 113-109 loss to the Nuggets.
Bridges carried the Hornets offensively in this loss and could've posted even higher scoring figures hadn't he struggled so much from deep, nailing just two of his 10 attempts. This was his third game with at least 24 points, and in fact, he's scored 15 or more points in 11 games in a row. He's averaging 22.6 points per tilt while shooting 52.6 percent from the field and 40.8 percent from three-point range in that span.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Double-doubles in win
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Bridges ended Friday's 107-101 win over the Jazz with 26 points (9-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block over 36 minutes.
Bridges scored a team-high 26 points and grabbed 11 boards en route to his 13th double-double of the campaign. Over his last nine contests, the fourth-year forward has averaged 22.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 33.7 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Puts forth strong final line
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Bridges contributed 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 106-103 win over the Pelicans.
Bridges has been a solid presence offensively for the Hornets of late, falling just one point shy of the team lead in points Monday night. While he failed to do so against New Orleans, he's put up 20-plus points in four of his last seven matchups and continues to stuff the box score by crashing the glass and distributing the basketball.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Leads Hornets to big win
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Bridges provided 23 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 129-108 win over Dallas.
The Hornets had a balanced attack Saturday, with five different players scoring at least 17 points and sinking at least three three-pointers, but Bridges led the charge. The 23-year-old has scored in double digits in 13 straight games, averaging 21.5 points, 7.2 boards, 4.8 assists and 2.4 threes over that stretch.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Solid overall performance
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Bridges contributed 18 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 116-106 win over the Hawks.
Bridges has now scored in double figures in 12 consecutive games and continues to impact the game in a variety of ways. He's averaging 20.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 36.1 minutes per game and has been one of the most consistent performers on the team over the course of the season.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Flirts with triple-double
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Bridges produced 26 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 142-120 victory over the Pelicans.
Bridges finished with at least 25 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for the first time all season. Over his last 10 games, the fourth-year forward has averaged 21.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 37.7 minutes per contest. He'll look to continue his strong play Monday against the Thunder.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Goes for 30 points in loss
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Bridges contributed 30 points (11-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 132-121 loss to the Nets.
Bridges reached the 30-point mark for the first time since a Jan. 17 win over the Knicks, but he has been scoring the rock at a decent clip of late. The former Michigan State standout has scored at least 28 points in four of his last eight games, and he has cleared the 20-point mark in seven of his last 12 appearances.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Solid overall outing Wednesday
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Bridges had 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 119-98 win over the Cavaliers.
Bridges tallied a fine all-around effort during the team's victory by making many solid statistical contributions in points, rebounds and assists. It was the forward's 10th performance this season posting at least 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Since recording just eight points against the Grizzlies on Feb. 12, Bridges is averaging 21.0 points across his past six outings.
