Free agent ahead Miles Bridges has agreed on a three-year, $75 million contract to return to the Charlotte Hornets, sources informed ESPN on Saturday.
Bridges’ agent Wealthy Paul of Klutch Sports activities, reached an settlement with govt VP of basketball operations Jeff Peterson on Saturday afternoon, securing Bridges’ return to a core that features All-Star guard LaMelo Ball and promising second-year ahead Brandon Miller.
Bridges, 26, explored the opportunity of sign-and-trade situations however finally determined to return to the Hornets.
Bridges averaged 21 factors, 7.3 rebounds and three.3 assists after lacking your entire 2022-2023 season amid a plea of no-contest for felony home abuse. He was suspended 10 video games to start out the 2023-2024 season and ultimately labored his approach again into changing into one of many Hornets’ best gamers.
Bridges had consecutive 40-point video games in early February final season, the fourth participant in franchise historical past to take action, based on ESPN Stats & Data analysis. Preserving Bridges on a three-year deal continues a productive offseason for the Hornets, the place Peterson is balancing maintaining a aggressive roster with gathering up future belongings.
Peterson acquired ahead Josh Inexperienced of the Dallas Mavericks, a 23-year-old starter, and has gathered up 4 future second-round picks in offers. The Hornets nonetheless have entry to a room mid-level exception.