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Since the Charlotte Hornets drafted LaMelo Ball back in 2020, everyone knew he was special. He has a knack to elevate everyone around him. His teammates have all benefited from his presence, but none more then Miles Bridges in the 2021-22 season. Bridges posted career highs across the board as part of a breakout campaign. […]

Miles Bridges’ hearing will continue again on October 7th. It has been an ongoing process all summer long and now even into the thick of training camp. Bridges was a key piece to what the Charlotte Hornets did on both sides of the ball in the 2021-22 season. He was easily their most improved player […]

Miles Bridges’ NBA career is in jeopardy after being charged earlier in the offseason with three felony counts: one count of injuring a child’s parent, and two felony counts of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death. However, the Charlotte Hornets and the rest of the NBA are […]

LaMelo Ball had a breakout sophomore campaign for the Charlotte Hornets in 2021-22 that saw him being named an All-Star for the first time in his young career. More of the same will be expected of the 6-foot-7 point guard, and it goes without saying that a lot will be riding for the Hornets in […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green found himself on the receiving end of some backlash after he showed himself vibing to Miles Bridges’ music. Green uploaded a video of himself on his Instagram stories clearly enjoying while listening to Bridges’ rap song. While it doesn’t look like there’s anything wrong to the post of a 20-year-old […]

Miles Bridges is facing serious charges both for domestic violence and for child abuse. For better or worse, it looks like Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is staying in his corner. The Charlotte Hornets swingman has been hit with three related felony charges after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend, Michelle Johnson, with their […]

Miles Bridges has pleaded not guilty in his domestic violence case. The Charlotte Hornets forward is facing three felony charges for beating the mother of his children in front of the two kids. According to t0 Baxter Holmes of ESPN, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon wrote in a release that the allegations against Bridges […]

On Tuesday, news surfaced that Miles Bridges was being charged one felony count of injuring a child’s parent, and two felony counts of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death, per the District Attorney’s office. Late last month, Bridges turned himself into police in Los Angeles the day after […]

Amid new details surfacing about Miles Bridges’ domestic violence charges, the Charlotte Hornets have released a statement to address the matter. The Hornets noted that they are aware of the charges against Bridges and are looking into the matter. However they refused to comment on the issue since it is a legal matter. “We are […]

Charlotte Hornets rising star Miles Bridges was arrested late last month after reportedly beating the mother of his kids in California. He was charged with domestic violence after turning himself in to police in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Bridges has also been charged with one felony count of injuring a child’s […]

Mikal Bridges plays for the Phoenix Suns. Miles Bridges is currently a free agent after starring for the Charlotte Hornets in the last four years. The two are not related despite having the same surname. If that doesn’t clear things up, Mikal took it himself to remind everyone he’s not Miles and not to confuse […]

With the Charlotte Hornets hearing of the news of Miles Bridges, it isn’t exactly set in stone that they are going to re-sign him. Someone is going to have to step up to the plate and help out LaMelo Ball. That pressure should fall firmly on PJ Washington’s shoulders. Now, that does not mean that […]

Miles Bridges’ domestic violence situation was heartbreaking to see. No problem should escalate high enough to where it leads to physical abuse. Still, the Charlotte Hornets have a job to do and an organization to run with or without Bridges part of the team. No one is quite sure what they plan on doing, but […]

A few hours before hitting the free agency market, Miles Bridges was arrested on domestic violence charges. The Charlotte Hornets forward’s stock has since tanked, as the public opinion on him soured quickly. His wife’s subsequent Instagram post detailing his abuse worsened his image. What was supposed to be a massive payday for Miles Bridges […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was recently arrested over a felony domestic violences warrant after a reported altercation with his wife Mychelle Johnson. Now, Johnson has come forward to break her silence on the alleged abuse that she suffered at the hands of Miles Bridges that has left their children “traumatized”. In a shocking Instagram […]

Miles Bridges’ NBA free agency dreams went from 100 to 0 quickly when the Charlotte Hornets star was arrested a few days ago. The star was arrested on allegations of domestic abuse after hitting his wife multiple times. Since then, fans are wondering how this incident will affect his free agency status. At the very […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been arrested in Los Angeles for felony domestic violence. The 24-year-old emerged as a star last season and entered this offseason as one of the key free agents to watch out for. The team released a brief statement the morning after the arrest saying that it is gathering information […]

Charlotte Hornets rising star Miles Bridges is in some hot water. Bridges has been arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to TMZ. NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. https://t.co/rUzif8i7qf — TMZ (@TMZ) June 30, 2022 The 24-year-old […]

The Charlotte Hornets appeared to be at a crossroads regarding the future of Miles Bridges. The star forward is reportedly seeking a max contract this offseason, and it was not believed that the Hornets were willing to pay him quite that much. Despite that, recent comments from GM Mitch Kupchak indicate that the Hornets have […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a crucial decision to make in regards to Miles Bridges’ future with the franchise. Word around the league is that Bridges is demanding a max contract after his breakout season in 2021-22. However, the Hornets do not feel inclined to pay him the max, which has led to their negotiations taking […]

The Detroit Pistons found themselves near the bottom of the league in 2021-2022. But they have already upgraded their roster thanks to the NBA Draft. Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren are projected to be stars in the league. But the Pistons are still multiple pieces away from being considered a contender. This offseason will determine […]

The Charlotte Hornets missed the postseason for the sixth straight season and need a good offseason after getting blown out in the play-in tournament for a second year in a row. 2022 NBA free agency is coming up this week, and the Hornets are in position to make some important moves. The Hornets fired head […]

Miles Bridges enters the offseason as one of the most in-demand players in free agency. The Charlotte Hornets stud had an outstanding season in 2021-22, and it comes as no surprise that teams are lining up to try and get the 24-year-old to their respective cities. For his part, it seems like Bridges himself has […]

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to be one of the teams that will be busy ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday. It was earlier reported that the Hornets could be looking to trade guys like Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre Jr., PJ Washington, and Mason Plumlee in order to make the necessary cap room […]

Trading Russell Westbrook was always going to be difficult. The point guard is 33-years old and is owed northwards of $47 million in 2022-2023. Additionally, he is coming off of an extremely underwhelming 2021-2022 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing the postseason, the general consensus believes LA is looking to deal Westbrook away. […]

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to be active this summer, with numerous decisions to make ahead of Free Agency. Miles Bridges is looking for a max deal, but there is some doubt that the Hornets will actually put that type of extension on the table. Nevertheless, he is an RFA, which means the organization can […]

Miles Bridges was among the best combo-forwards of the NBA this past season. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the Charlotte Hornets are ready to go all-in on him. The 24-year-old is coming off his best season yet, and he will be a restricted free agent this offseason. He averaged 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.8 […]

Miles Bridges broke out in 2021-2022 to the tune of 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for the Charlotte Hornets. LaMelo Ball and Bridges made for a promising duo in Charlotte. However, Bridges is expected to command a max contract in free agency which may deter the Hornets from re-signing him, per […]

Things are pretty hectic right now for the Charlotte Hornets. Kenny Atkinson just backed out of the head coaching job for the Hornets, and now there’s a rumor about the team being hesitant to pay up for Miles Bridges. Here’s what Shams Charania reported about the Bridges situation at The Athletic: Rival executives expect Hornets […]

The Indiana Pacers are in for a big offseason. Talks of the Pacers making moves have been swirling for a while. Rumors of Malcolm Brogdon’s and Myles Turner’s departures have put Indiana’s fanbase into a frenzy awaiting the team’s next move. Now, new reports have added some much-needed clarity to these rumors. The Pacers are […]

As terrific as LaMelo Ball was this past season, he needed some help. The Charlotte Hornets are hoping to get him just that in the 2022 NBA Draft. Sure, the Hornets are still looking around for a head coach after Kenny Atkinson spurned them and remained with the Golden State Warriors, but this means all […]

The NBA offseason is ramping up as teams across the league prepare to make adjustments to their rosters. It’s been a tough stretch for the Charlotte Hornets lately, especially after Kenny Atkinson backed out on becoming the new head coach. Now, the front office is in contract talks with breakout star Miles Bridges and rumors […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in the midst of putting an intriguing roster together. The franchise made it to the play-in tournament this season after securing a record of 43-39. The youthful Hornets are not far off from competing and are currently in a solid position. While most of their offseason will be centered around free-agent […]

Charlotte Hornets star Miles Bridges went viral for all the wrong reasons on Monday night after he posted an Instagram story of him allegedly drinking what many people believed was lean, which contains cough syrup, codeine, and soda. Via Complex Sports: The Hornets high-flyer then faced serious backlash on social media after posting the photo, […]

One of the NBA’s biggest open secrets is the Portland Trail Blazers want another star to pair with Damian Lillard. And according to sources, Pacific Northwest native Zach LaVine isn’t the only big fish general manager Joe Cronin could try to lure to Portland before next season. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reported on Monday that […]

The Charlotte Hornets were sent home early in the Play-In Tournament in 2022, but they made some major leaps from last season. Their 43 wins is a 10 win improvement from the year before, LaMelo Ball made his first All-Star game, and Miles Bridges and the rest of the young pieces appear to have a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies embarked on an inspiring journey during the 2021-22 season. They were in ninth place last year and advanced to the first round of the playoffs through the play-in tournament, but they were magnificent this season, finishing second in the Western Conference before losing to the Golden State Warriors in the second round. […]

Miles Bridges is going to be one of the hottest free agents in the offseason, and the Charlotte Hornets will likely do everything in their power to re-sign the 6-foot-6 forward to an extension. Bridges will not be short of suitors, though, with Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers now being linked to the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Memphis Grizzlies. It was still a successful season for the Timberwolves, as they made it to the playoffs for the first time since the 2017-18 season. Minnesota’s young star Anthony Edwards had a breakout campaign, helping the Timberwolves compete against Memphis […]