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Entering the season with one of the league’s lowest over-under-win totals, this young Charlotte Hornets team has a long road ahead. After a disappointing 27-55 campaign, the line is now set at 30.5 games. The biggest news in Charlotte this summer was that NBA legend Michael Jordan sold his majority ownership stake in the team. […]

The Charlotte Hornets we’re missing out on something that they knew they needed in the 2022-23 season. After going 27-55 in 2022-23, they were missing out on a lot. It does not help when your best player only played 36 games though and it’s even harder when your second best player had to miss the […]

Austin Rivers has doubled down on his take about the Charlotte Hornets’ “troubled youth” around franchise cornerstone LaMelo Ball. Responding to Miles Bridges’ fiery post on SnapChat implicitly criticizing him, the veteran guard took to Twitter imploring the accused domestic abuser to go back to showing “high character.” “Nah this can’t be about me 😂. […]

Kyrie Irving has weighed in on the cyber drama between Miles Bridges and Austin Rivers, adding a little extra fuel to the already simmering fire. Rivers kicked things off when speaking on The Ringer, suggesting the Hornets needed to surround LaMelo Ball with people who “can help him tap into his potential.” He then appeared […]

Miles Bridges didn’t name Austin Rivers in his social media post criticizing NBA players turned podcasters who “don’t play at all.” Considering the Charlotte Hornets forward’s ugly recent past and other damaging off-court incidents involving some his teammates, it’s pretty clear Bridges was calling out the veteran guard for his inflammatory recent comments about Charlotte’s […]

The Charlotte Hornets are one of the youngest organizations in the NBA. Forming in 1988, the Hornets rebranded to the Bobcats in 2004 before they once again became the Hornets in 2014. While the name of the team has changed, this franchise’s lack of success has remained. They’ve never advanced past the Eastern Conference Semifinals […]

At least one member of the Charlotte Hornets is excited to have forward Miles Bridges back in uniform. PJ Washington recently expressed his thoughts on Bridges’ imminent return and what it might mean for Charlotte’s chances of success in 2023. “I’m just happy he’s back here and has the ability to play,” said Washington, via […]

With the return of Miles Bridges, re-signing PJ Washington, and drafting Brandon Miller, the Charlotte Hornets get deeper at the wing spots. Depth is one luxury that most NBA teams would love to have if they can afford to and the Hornets pretty much have it all positions. A nice, young talented core supported by […]

PJ Washington has agreed to return to the Charlotte Hornets on a three-year $48 million deal. Washington has spent his entire four-year career with the Hornets and has steadily improved every season. He’s played a variety of roles for this squad and has emerged as a solid two-way option for this team from the small […]

The Charlotte Hornets had a pretty quiet summer this 2023. Outside of signing LaMelo Ball to a max contract extension for $260 million, resigning Miles Bridges, and Michael Jordan selling the team, not much has happened. Of course the new young pieces from the 2023 NBA Draft were added, but no other new, veteran pieces […]

Miles Bridges brought a great deal of controversy upon himself and the Charlotte Hornets franchise over the past year or so. But he may not be done haunting Hornets fans’ dreams just yet, even on an incredibly lower scale. The 25-year old forward, fresh off re-signing with the Hornets on the qualifying offer, wished upon […]

With the Charlotte Hornets’ schedule being released, the excitement for the NBA season to return is starting to seep out of the masses. Charlotte’s 2023-24 roster has a good group of young and veteran talent that could make the Hornets fun to watch. A key piece returning after taking a year off, is Miles Bridges. […]

After signing a qualifying offer with the Charlotte Hornets, Miles Bridges is ready to put all his wrongdoings behind him. His off-the-floor errors potentially cost him over $100 million after having a career year in the 2021-22 season. He averaged career-highs across the board in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Instead, he had to take […]

Miles Bridges missed the entirety of the 2022-23 NBA season after pleading no contest to felony domestic violence. Entering an offseason last summer in which he was set to become one of the highest paid player on the Charlotte Hornets, Bridges was arrested in Los Angeles after being accused to beating the mother of his […]

After two straight years of being a play-in tournament team, the Charlotte Hornets endured a season from hell during the 2022-23 campaign. Thus, it’s important for the Hornets to nail their offseason moves, including their signings in free agency, for the team to at least get back to where they were before a nightmare season. […]

After officially signing the $7.9 million qualifying offer the Charlotte Hornets extended to him, Miles Bridges made sure to apologize for the issue that saw him miss the whole 2022-23 season. He also vowed to work on getting back the trust of not only the Hornets but also the whole fan base. In a statement […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is officially returning to the NBA in 2023-24, and sure enough, he’s just thankful to be given another chance. Bridges signed the $7.9 million qualifying offer from the Hornets this offseason, which will make him an unrestricted free agent in 2024. The two sides tried to work on a contract […]

Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges is signing his $7.9 million qualifying offer with the team and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2024, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Bridges and the Hornets were “far apart” in contract extension talks after the forward missed all […]

The Charlotte Hornets have had an eventful offseason, with Michael Jordan deciding to sell his shares of the team. Miles Bridges remains one of the team’s top talents, but his future is hazy at best. Bridges missed all of the 2022-2023 season after pleading no contest to felony domestic violence charges and receiving three years […]

The Charlotte Hornets reportedly made qualifying offers to PJ Washington, Theo Maledon, and Miles Bridges, per Marc Stein. All three players are now restricted free agents. Bridges’ NBA future is uncertain amid his controversial past, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will play another game with the Hornets. There is no […]

Despite flashes of improvement throughout the last several seasons, the Charlotte Hornets find themselves in a long-standing playoff drought that dates back to 2016. Now, after nabbing two top-notch talents in Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, it appears that the ball club is gearing up […]

Miles Bridges is returning soon. He indicated as much in a recent tweet, though it’s unknown if he’ll rejoin the Charlotte Hornets or move to a different team. On Twitter, Bridges posted a “back” and “soon” emoji. While he didn’t elaborate on the tweet and did not specifically say what it’s about, fans were quick […]

The Charlotte Hornets franchise isn’t exactly one that can afford to be picky in free agency. Charlotte is not a hot free agent destination, and to top it all off, the Hornets are coming off a terrible 27-win season. Nevertheless, there are plenty of reasons why some mid-tier free agents could opt to take their […]

The Portland Trail Blazers remain adamant about building around franchise superstar Damian Lillard despite finishing with a 33-49 record last season. The Blazers netted the 3rd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but it is looking likely they will trade that pick to get immediate help for Lillard. With that, Portland will also likely look […]

The Charlotte Hornets had a disastrous 2022-23 season. Just one year removed from a 43-win season and a play-in tournament appearance, they finished with a poor 27-55 record, the team’s worst since all the way back in the 2012-13 season when the Hornets were called the Bobcats. A big reason why the Hornets struggled so […]

Former Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges remains out of the league after his domestic violence incident. But, it appears Michael Jordan and the front office may still be interested in giving the restricted free agent a new deal. Bridges recently FaceTimed with MJ: Former Hornets forward Miles Bridges FaceTiming with Michael Jordan 🗣️ (via MB/Snapchat) […]

Miles Bridges was set to get a big payday in NBA free agency before a report and investigation came out regarding assault. Now, the NBA has decided to suspend the former Charlotte Hornets star for 30 games, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. “The NBA is suspending Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges for 30 games […]

It’s safe to say plenty of fans are not happy that Miles Bridges might re-join the Charlotte Hornets by March. Bridges made the declaration on Tuesday while watching his collegiate team, the Michigan State Spartans, play against Indiana at home. He noted that “it’s been a long process” and that he “might be back in […]

Miles Bridges landed in hot water back in July when his former partner stepped forward and alleged that the Charlotte Hornets forward had been guilty of domestic violence. Bridges was subsequently charged with felony child abuse as well. The 24-year old forward then pleaded no contest to the charges and subsequently, he managed to steer […]

The Charlotte Hornets didn’t make too much noise during what turned out to be a frenetic NBA trade deadline. More than a few folks out there expected the Hornets to be sellers ahead of the deadline, only to be left disappointed by the fact that Charlotte only ended up offloading two role players in exchange […]

The Charlotte Hornets appeared to be a franchise on the rise. They won 43 games, and they had an impressive young core led by All-Star playmaker LaMelo Ball and burgeoning wing scorer Miles Bridges. However, Bridges was involved in serious controversy after he allegedly assaulted his then-girlfriend. Bridges’ NBA future then became shrouded in considerable […]

Despite the fact that reports came out a couple of weeks back about the Charlotte Hornets negotiating a new deal with embattled free agent Miles Bridges, there just hasn’t seemed to be any progress on the same.  As it turns out, there could be a very good reason why this has been the case. Apparently, […]

Miles Bridges found himself making headlines again of late after news hit that the Charlotte Hornets had already begun extension negotiations with the embattled free agent. The 24-year-old recently pleaded no contest to felony domestic violence charges that were filed against him by his ex-girlfriend. Bridges was able to avoid jail time and it now […]

It’s no surprise that Miles Bridges continues to be a free agent right now. This man was once considered one of the most promising young forwards in the NBA, but it all came crashing down for him after he was slapped with domestic violence charges just days before the free agency window opened this past […]

Several teams are interested in pursuing restricted free agent Miles Bridges, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons, per NBA insider Shams Charania. "I'm told there are several teams, including the Lakers and Pistons that are monitoring the situation." – Shams on Miles Bridges (via @TheRally) pic.twitter.com/HGecPaxDWU — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 18, 2022 […]

On Wednesday night, a video obtained by TMZ Sports was released showing Miles Bridges’ ex, Mychelle Johnson, attempting to break into his home. She is seen repeatedly using the nozzle of a hose to break the handle or lock of his door. Bridges and Johnson’s kids are seen alongside her outside the house. After she […]

The dust has barely settled on Miles Bridges’ felony domestic violence case, but already, the young man is already thinking about basketball. In fact, you could argue that the former Charlotte Hornets star never really had the game off his mind to begin with. Bridges, who recently pleaded no contest to domestic violence charges filed […]

As part of his plea deal on the felony domestic violence charges that were filed against him by his ex-girlfriend, Miles Bridges was slapped with a restraining order that prohibits him from being in close physical proximity to former lover Mychelle Johnson. As it turns out, however, it’s the Charlotte Hornets stud that is now […]

Miles Bridges saw his very promising NBA career come to a screeching halt after he was accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend. His felony case came to an end earlier this week with the Charlotte Hornets stud pleading no contest to the domestic violence charges. At this point, Bridges still remains without a team. […]