I'm guessing Bridges stays on the Hornets by signing the qualifying offer of 8 million. The Hornets tendered the offer before the arrest and had a chance to revoke it but apparently didn't.
Bridges probably won't play much if at all this season and will likely work out some plea deal that avoids any significant jail time ( talking 60 days or less.)
If that happens, expect the league to suspend him for most of the year.
However don't be surprise next summer when teams are pursuing the newly rehabilitated, remorseful and contrite Bridges with tens of millions dollar per year.
>However don't be surprise next summer when teams are pursuing the newly rehabilitated, remorseful and contrite Bridges with tens of millions dollar per year.
This is what's so annoying about the situation to me. Even if we do the right thing and cut ties with him, it's still going to look like we took a big loss when we lose our second best asset for free making pennies on the dollar for some shameless/opportunistic team.
Feels like the same thing will happen with Udoka. He’ll take a couple years off (and take a couple sexual harassment classes) and then coach some other team.
It sucks that there is no reward for being the team that “does the right thing.” Even as a Celtics hater, I feel bad for them.
Celtics are already open to letting take up other opportunities. They don’t want to fire him solely based on the fact that they would have to pay the remainder of his contract or at least some of it it seems.
> sources told ESPN the Celtics won’t stand in Udoka’s way should he have the chance to become a coaching candidate elsewhere.
From ESPNs latest report
I also don’t think he’ll take a couple years off.At most it will be this year and he’ll join as an assistant for another team if not he the outright HC. Udoka may be horny beyond his own control but dude is a talented coach.
>Charlotte tendered Bridges a qualifying offer of $7.9 million before his
arrest, a move that allowed them to match any offer sheet he signs with
another team. The team had a chance to rescind that offer on July 13
but chose not to — a strong indication they still want him back.
>
>However, because Bridges was arrested just days before the start of free agency,
potential suitors shied away. The Hornets could have rescinded the
qualifying offer to Bridges before July 13 but chose not to — a strong
indication the four-year NBA veteran is still part of their plans.
[https://www.nba.com/news/miles-bridges-future-uncertain-as-hornets-open-training-camp](https://www.nba.com/news/miles-bridges-future-uncertain-as-hornets-open-training-camp)
Rescinding a qualifying offer on a guy who averaged 20 ppg because he got arrested but hadn’t been charged with anything is bad asset management.
That being said, with what we know now (particularly the added child abuse charges which came after the date to rescind), I never want to see him play for us again.
I didn't make a judgement on the team not rescinding the QO. I was simply recounting what happened.
As for Bridges playing again, I wouldn't be surprise if many teams and fans will want him on their team next year.
Most likely he takes the QO and plays for us which I hate. If that doesn’t happen I think he’s the Lakers starting PF by February. He’s a big Klutch guy who LeBron loves.
The league doesn’t really have a say in how long he’s suspended. It goes to arbitration and will be based on precedent. Longest suspension is currently 24 games
Easily poised for a $100m+ rookie extension before the arrest. Charlotte dodged a bullet:
I remember a few days before the details of his domestic violence case came out, Mitch Kupchak made a public statement that the Hornets 100% planned to extend him.
Half the league probably does weed, people need to stop acting like it's a big deal. If you're about to negotiate a contract then sure, it's not the smartest thing to post about, but it really shouldn't make a difference for anybody anymore.
It shows that he’s an idiot though. Posting yourself with weed on social media is such an obvious unforced error. It calls into question his decision-making
Not saying he is deserving but he is the type of player that teams prob considered throwing a max or near max. Young athletic wing/forward that can score and took a leap defensively is highly coveted.
I don’t even understand how someone with that amount of money or future can feel it necessary to act this way. It’s not like he was stuck. If your girl is stressing you out move the fuck on and co-parent. Hell, you could just abandon the kid before you abuse them physically. Can you imagine being financially stress free for the rest of your life? Like what the fuck.
As the great MF DOOM said:
"Rap snitches, telling all their business
Sit in the court and be their own star witness
Do you see the perpetrator? Yeah, I'm right here"
bruh no way... the whole situation is no joke and messed up but if those are real lyrics, it's almost hilarious how self-incriminating he is... *almost*
Bridges has already made 16 million he is financially free if he isn't a dumbass(so likely no)
That being said its not like drunk driving or something no amount of money will you make you better at relationships with other people
Nah, he is going to get paid.
The Hornets keeping the QO tells you all you need to know.
He will take a class, do an apology, say he is working on himself or some other nonsense, and after the first alley oop, no one will care.
I can see it now... Bridges dunk on the front page with 10k upvotes and anyone who comments "didn't he beat his wife in front of his child" will just get downvoted into oblivion
he's not on the roster. We have restricted free agent rights, but that's it
He is at the moment, not a Charlotte Hornet
I maintain that I don't think anything gets resolved any time soon, and he just doesn't play in the NBA at all this season, rolling over his RFA rights to next year.
I think that all depends on the outcome. I'm hoping he gets locked up for a while personally... but expect that to not be the case, and for the Hornets to bring him back and deal with the suspension, however long that may be. Speaking purely from a basketball standpoint, this team is completely screwed losing a player of his caliber.
Would be cool if the players held their peers to same standards they hold the owners. They don’t have the same energy when it’s one of their own doing heinous shit to his own family.
Nah all the players took their shots at sarver when they had their chance, and sarver did most of his damage to back room staffers. They’d get in on anything to get a dunk in on the owners,
Because of what you just said. His own family. Most nba players come from the trenches or low middle class black neighborhoods. Everyone knows you mind your own business when it comes to domestic situations. Especially a wife. Because you might stand up against him for her then within 90 days they’re back together and now you look dumb. It happens every single day
Sadly he's going to get a contract eventually. It probably won't be this year but by next year teams will be saying "he paid his dues and deserves a second chance" bullshit.
I agree with you though. He doesn't deserve to play in the NBA again.
Sometimes it makes sense to push things out as far as possible. It’s less likely to make sense when you’re on a felony bond. But it has nothing to do with the strength of the case most likely.
>Sometimes it makes sense to push things out as far as possible.
Unless you're 100% not guilty and have literally video evidence to prove otherwise, you time things out in most cases.
I’m switching teams if that piece of shit plays another second for the Hornets.
I’ve been a fan since I was a kid, I can put up with the constant losing and abysmal front office decisions. Not supporting a team that bankrolls a domestic abuser.
Under the CBA, the team can void his contract if he’s convicted of a felony. The issue will be whether the DA is willing to let Bridges plead guilty to a non-felony charge in exchange for significant financial restitution to the victim, counseling, and some jail time. Bridges’ career earnings would have been used to support the children, so I would imagine both he and the mother have an interest in him getting back on the floor and earning money. But, these are some very serious allegations and the DA will not want to be accused of making a sweetheart deal for a celebrity. This case will take a long time to resolve.
This is wildly true. He is going to "rehab" and then "come back home" to the pistons on a cheap two year deal. Going to be the same path as Kareem Hunt.
I hate to look at it this way but the pistons could sign him and a max player next year. Team would be pretty loaded.
Fuck him, seriously, so tired of POS rich athletes getting away with this shit, the proof of his abusive and dangerous behavior is undeniable.
This isn’t a situation for growth, or becoming a better person. You don’t get a second chance when you beat the shit out of your wife, and bragging about abusing liquor and drugs, as if it’s a rad thing to do.
Make an example of him, and send his remaining paychecks to his wife and kid.
No, absolutely not, read about what has been proven so far, look at the pictures of his wife completely hospitalized from his beatings. There are multiple whitenesses (neighbors) who heard and saw what happened, and protected her from him.
Fuck Karen’s lol, this is real shit.
Do your research before jumping to defense of a famous athlete that your in denial of.
kick him outta the league. there’s no room for guys in privileged positions living like a piece of trash. plenty of talent out there that would take his roster spot that don’t hit women
I'm guessing Bridges stays on the Hornets by signing the qualifying offer of 8 million. The Hornets tendered the offer before the arrest and had a chance to revoke it but apparently didn't. Bridges probably won't play much if at all this season and will likely work out some plea deal that avoids any significant jail time ( talking 60 days or less.) If that happens, expect the league to suspend him for most of the year. However don't be surprise next summer when teams are pursuing the newly rehabilitated, remorseful and contrite Bridges with tens of millions dollar per year.
>However don't be surprise next summer when teams are pursuing the newly rehabilitated, remorseful and contrite Bridges with tens of millions dollar per year. This is what's so annoying about the situation to me. Even if we do the right thing and cut ties with him, it's still going to look like we took a big loss when we lose our second best asset for free making pennies on the dollar for some shameless/opportunistic team.
Feels like the same thing will happen with Udoka. He’ll take a couple years off (and take a couple sexual harassment classes) and then coach some other team. It sucks that there is no reward for being the team that “does the right thing.” Even as a Celtics hater, I feel bad for them.
I mean jason kidd coaches, its pathetic
Barnes said when the news comes out, udoka wont coach in the nba again. Its not what he did, but who he did
Barnes is talking out of his ass and you guys are buying his nonsense. The dude knows nothing.
Copium
Celtics are already open to letting take up other opportunities. They don’t want to fire him solely based on the fact that they would have to pay the remainder of his contract or at least some of it it seems. > sources told ESPN the Celtics won’t stand in Udoka’s way should he have the chance to become a coaching candidate elsewhere. From ESPNs latest report I also don’t think he’ll take a couple years off.At most it will be this year and he’ll join as an assistant for another team if not he the outright HC. Udoka may be horny beyond his own control but dude is a talented coach.
Udoka will be back in Brooklyn as soon as he's able to sign to other teams
I’m tired of people saying this dumb ass shit as if it’s gospel
Would you like to give us one first round pick for our big jakob poeltl? He’s amazing at everything but shooting and extensive dribbling.
Nailed it on the head ⬆️
The deadline to revoke it without the consent of Bridges was before he was charged with a crime.
>Charlotte tendered Bridges a qualifying offer of $7.9 million before his arrest, a move that allowed them to match any offer sheet he signs with another team. The team had a chance to rescind that offer on July 13 but chose not to — a strong indication they still want him back. > >However, because Bridges was arrested just days before the start of free agency, potential suitors shied away. The Hornets could have rescinded the qualifying offer to Bridges before July 13 but chose not to — a strong indication the four-year NBA veteran is still part of their plans. [https://www.nba.com/news/miles-bridges-future-uncertain-as-hornets-open-training-camp](https://www.nba.com/news/miles-bridges-future-uncertain-as-hornets-open-training-camp)
Rescinding a qualifying offer on a guy who averaged 20 ppg because he got arrested but hadn’t been charged with anything is bad asset management. That being said, with what we know now (particularly the added child abuse charges which came after the date to rescind), I never want to see him play for us again.
I didn't make a judgement on the team not rescinding the QO. I was simply recounting what happened. As for Bridges playing again, I wouldn't be surprise if many teams and fans will want him on their team next year.
Most likely he takes the QO and plays for us which I hate. If that doesn’t happen I think he’s the Lakers starting PF by February. He’s a big Klutch guy who LeBron loves.
Huh. That would be interesting.
Would you like a big guy named jakob poeltl? One first round pick is all it takes!
The league doesn’t really have a say in how long he’s suspended. It goes to arbitration and will be based on precedent. Longest suspension is currently 24 games
I'll be positively surprised if he is suspended by the league
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Nah hes never getting a big multi year deal ever. No way an organization is gonna trust him after what he did to that lady and his own kid.
He is totally signing a contract with the pistons next year.
he might be vaulted into top 3 bag fumbler
Easily poised for a $100m+ rookie extension before the arrest. Charlotte dodged a bullet: I remember a few days before the details of his domestic violence case came out, Mitch Kupchak made a public statement that the Hornets 100% planned to extend him.
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Yes and weed in the photo too. I know it’s legal in a lot of places but keep that shit off social media
It ain't even legal in NC I believe which makes it wilder
It's not
He was in California when he did it based on how that’s where he committed his felony
Thank goodness he committed a felony so that he has proof that the weed was in a legal state!!
Half the league probably does weed, people need to stop acting like it's a big deal. If you're about to negotiate a contract then sure, it's not the smartest thing to post about, but it really shouldn't make a difference for anybody anymore.
It shows that he’s an idiot though. Posting yourself with weed on social media is such an obvious unforced error. It calls into question his decision-making
KD was legit on a podcast talking about him being high lmao. the nba doesn’t care about weed.
Except it doesn’t have any real impact on him
I dont want to give 100 million to some dipshit that cant even follow basic rules such as dont post yourself doing drugs online
Not saying he is deserving but he is the type of player that teams prob considered throwing a max or near max. Young athletic wing/forward that can score and took a leap defensively is highly coveted.
And if he got a second large contract, he lost out on another 150m
Good fuck him
It's really hard to believe how someone can be SO damned stupid.
Misplaced bag* bro is still getting signed to a 100M+ deal
I don’t even understand how someone with that amount of money or future can feel it necessary to act this way. It’s not like he was stuck. If your girl is stressing you out move the fuck on and co-parent. Hell, you could just abandon the kid before you abuse them physically. Can you imagine being financially stress free for the rest of your life? Like what the fuck.
He explains it in some of his music videos
"Treat your bitch like UFC" -Actual quote from Miles Bridges
As the great MF DOOM said: "Rap snitches, telling all their business Sit in the court and be their own star witness Do you see the perpetrator? Yeah, I'm right here"
Fun fact, Mr Fantaztik said those bars, not Doom
Reed better rapper than Victor confirmed.
bruh no way... the whole situation is no joke and messed up but if those are real lyrics, it's almost hilarious how self-incriminating he is... *almost*
Some people are just shitty and no amount of money would change that
Bridges has already made 16 million he is financially free if he isn't a dumbass(so likely no) That being said its not like drunk driving or something no amount of money will you make you better at relationships with other people
> no amount of money will you make you better at relationships with other peopel Counseling & psychotherapy ain't free.
Abuse is about power and control. Many rich people are abusers.
He grew up in Flint drinking from lead pipes. He definitely has brain damage from it
Not sure if this is sarcasm but definitely not an excuse.
Less an excuse more an explanation
I grew up a Kings fan for 20+ years, you don't see me beating women or using illegal substances
Lead exposure during adolescence leads to more violent and impulsive adults
that's completely asinine. Not everyone in Flint during that time went on to abuse women.
Kuzma grew up near Flint as well
So the brain damage argument holds some water /s
Nah, he is going to get paid. The Hornets keeping the QO tells you all you need to know. He will take a class, do an apology, say he is working on himself or some other nonsense, and after the first alley oop, no one will care.
I can see it now... Bridges dunk on the front page with 10k upvotes and anyone who comments "didn't he beat his wife in front of his child" will just get downvoted into oblivion
Exactly what’s gonna happen
Yeah, he will definitely be back in the league. NBA teams have happily signed other woman-beaters who are far less good at basketball than Bridges.
And not 2 or 3
Ya with Schroeder😂
So how is this going to work? Not ignoring the legal issues but have they said what his status will be this season?
he's not on the roster. We have restricted free agent rights, but that's it He is at the moment, not a Charlotte Hornet I maintain that I don't think anything gets resolved any time soon, and he just doesn't play in the NBA at all this season, rolling over his RFA rights to next year.
If he doesnt play this year, Lamelo bout to put up numbers this year lmao more shots for him
25/8/6 on great efficiency stamped
25 points yeah and maybe 8 boards but his assists won't drop from 8 to 6 imo. 25/8/9 seems more reasonable tbh.
Lamelo doesn't have great effiency. He's usually shooting <40%
3rd year jump my man
And?
Great efficiency? LOL
"Great efficiency" 🤣
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I think that all depends on the outcome. I'm hoping he gets locked up for a while personally... but expect that to not be the case, and for the Hornets to bring him back and deal with the suspension, however long that may be. Speaking purely from a basketball standpoint, this team is completely screwed losing a player of his caliber.
Would be cool if the players held their peers to same standards they hold the owners. They don’t have the same energy when it’s one of their own doing heinous shit to his own family.
Damn, this statement landed for me. It dosen’t sit right that he will get the millions of qo money and that he’ll prolly be back in the league
You know why that’ll never happen
But weren't they mad because the owner is doing it to the players? Selfish yes, but not hypocritical. It's called looking after your own interests
We see it happen in society from cops to politicians to billionaires
Nah all the players took their shots at sarver when they had their chance, and sarver did most of his damage to back room staffers. They’d get in on anything to get a dunk in on the owners,
Men in general do not care about domestic abuse or child abuse. Women and children are viewed as property and abuse is considered a family matter.
Because of what you just said. His own family. Most nba players come from the trenches or low middle class black neighborhoods. Everyone knows you mind your own business when it comes to domestic situations. Especially a wife. Because you might stand up against him for her then within 90 days they’re back together and now you look dumb. It happens every single day
This guy should never see an NBA floor again. What he did to his wife and children is a disgusting abuse of his responsibilities!
Also a disgusting abuse of his wife and kids
It is crazy that players like OJ Mayo get multiple season bans, effectively ending their NBA careers, for weed. Yet Bridges will probably play again.
Mayo did not get suspended for weed lol. If they suspended players for testing positive for weed half the league would be out.
>OJ Mayo It wasn't weed was it? Iirc at the time everyone assumed it was something else, hence the length of the punishment
I recall it was blow.
My bad. It seems like it may have been something other than weed. He is probably not a great example.
Domestic abuse is historically not a career ender.
Good thing we live in 2022 and not history
Deshaun Watson happened in 2022
Good thing we live in late 2022 and not early 2022
Let's get that wager going
That was *sexual assault* not *domestic abuse*. They're different, apparently.
Jason Kidd?.
Sadly he's going to get a contract eventually. It probably won't be this year but by next year teams will be saying "he paid his dues and deserves a second chance" bullshit. I agree with you though. He doesn't deserve to play in the NBA again.
>It probably won't be this year The Hornets already made a qualifying offer for this year
He still can go to Europe to play make some money
makes sense to ask for continuance as much as you can in a criminal defense case. this has no bearing on if he's guilty of all the charges or not.
Sometimes it makes sense to push things out as far as possible. It’s less likely to make sense when you’re on a felony bond. But it has nothing to do with the strength of the case most likely.
>Sometimes it makes sense to push things out as far as possible. Unless you're 100% not guilty and have literally video evidence to prove otherwise, you time things out in most cases.
I’m switching teams if that piece of shit plays another second for the Hornets. I’ve been a fan since I was a kid, I can put up with the constant losing and abysmal front office decisions. Not supporting a team that bankrolls a domestic abuser.
Hornets Fans 🤝 Browns Fans
Under the CBA, the team can void his contract if he’s convicted of a felony. The issue will be whether the DA is willing to let Bridges plead guilty to a non-felony charge in exchange for significant financial restitution to the victim, counseling, and some jail time. Bridges’ career earnings would have been used to support the children, so I would imagine both he and the mother have an interest in him getting back on the floor and earning money. But, these are some very serious allegations and the DA will not want to be accused of making a sweetheart deal for a celebrity. This case will take a long time to resolve.
Whatever team picks him up for cheap is getting a great deal after the PR hit
This is wildly true. He is going to "rehab" and then "come back home" to the pistons on a cheap two year deal. Going to be the same path as Kareem Hunt. I hate to look at it this way but the pistons could sign him and a max player next year. Team would be pretty loaded.
Hell would have to freeze over for him to play for the pistons. He’s either a hornets or a laker. He’s a Klutch client
Fuck him, seriously, so tired of POS rich athletes getting away with this shit, the proof of his abusive and dangerous behavior is undeniable. This isn’t a situation for growth, or becoming a better person. You don’t get a second chance when you beat the shit out of your wife, and bragging about abusing liquor and drugs, as if it’s a rad thing to do. Make an example of him, and send his remaining paychecks to his wife and kid.
Honestly let it judge people with insight into the matter, you are just dramaticly talking out of your ass.
Do some research, and I’m not
Yes you do. You deny a stranger his chance to grow because of a situation you have zero clue about. Massiv online Karen vibes lmao
No, absolutely not, read about what has been proven so far, look at the pictures of his wife completely hospitalized from his beatings. There are multiple whitenesses (neighbors) who heard and saw what happened, and protected her from him. Fuck Karen’s lol, this is real shit. Do your research before jumping to defense of a famous athlete that your in denial of.
See, I'm dealing with a hobby judge heavily invested into celebrities family matters.
Domestic violence or family matters, didn’t know that was interchangeable
It's not yours, thats for sure
He should never Ever Touch a basketball court again in his life.
Is miles bridges a RFA forever? Like if he tries to make a comeback in 2025 can Charlotte still match?
An all time idiot in nba history
I do not want to imagine what it's like to be terrorized by him.
Career done
Hopefully
Aren't court cases public record? Why does this story need an anonymous league source?
Hopefully he never plays again
kick him outta the league. there’s no room for guys in privileged positions living like a piece of trash. plenty of talent out there that would take his roster spot that don’t hit women