According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, many rival executives expected Bridges to receive a max contract offer in restricted free agency.
After being charged with three felony charges earlier this offseason, Bridges remains unsigned entering the 2022-2023 NBA season. Depending on the results of his upcoming trial, his entire career could be in jeopardy.
Miles Bridges allegedly assaulted the mother of his two young children while his children were in the same room. He was charged with one count of “injuring a child’s parent.” He was also charged with two felony counts of “child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death.” However, Bridges pleaded not guilty to the charges on July 20th.
According to “The Charlotte Observer," his court date, which continues to be moved back, is scheduled for Sept. 29th. If Bridges is found guilty, he faces up to 12 years in prison. This sentence would cover the rest of his NBA career.
Miles Bridges’ wife, Mychelle Johnson, initially revealed Bridges’ abuse in a now-deleted Instagram post. In the post, Johnson talked about her and her children’s terrible living conditions. She also showed the injuries she sustained from Bridges.
Charlotte Hornets players’ on the potential loss of Miles Bridges
As a result of Miles Bridges’ pending court case, the Charlotte Hornets are now forced to enter the 2022-2023 NBA season without their leading scorer. It’s a sensitive situation. Nobody knows for sure what will happen.
However, some Hornets players have still spoken briefly about the situation. Charlotte Hornets All-Star guard LaMelo Ball is remaining hopeful that Bridges will make his return to the team.
Hornets forward Gordon Hayward also talked about Bridges’ importance to the team.
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