Bridges (wrist) was spotted going through Tuesday's practice to open training camp.
Bridges missed the Hornets' season finale April 14 with a wrist injury, but it was likely a precaution with the team having nothing to play for. Bridges has a fresh three-year, $75 million contract with the Hornets, though his usage rate could take a hit this season with LaMelo Ball healthy and Brandon Miller potentially ready for a larger role.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Staying in Charlotte
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The Hornets re-signed Bridges (wrist) to a three-year, $75 million deal Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Bridges will return to the Hornets after averaging a career-high 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 69 regular-season games last year. The 26-year-old also took a career-high 6.5 attempts from deep in 2023-24 and shot 34.9 percent from range. Bridges missed the Hornets' final game with a wrist injury; however, he is expected to be ready for training camp.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Expected to be available for camp
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Coach Steve Clifford said Monday that Bridges (wrist) is expected to be ready in time for training camp, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
This isn't a huge surprise, as Bridges' right wrist issue is considered minor. In fact, the Hornets were probably being extra cautious because they had nothing to play for at the end of the season. Bridges is set to hit the open market as a free agent and should garner plenty of interest. In 71 appearances in 2023-24, Bridges averaged 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.3 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 37.5 minutes.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Won't play Sunday
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Bridges (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale versus Cleveland, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Bridges' season -- and potentially his tenure in Charlotte -- come to an end while he sits out the finale with a right wrist contusion. After serving the final 10 games of a suspension to open the campaign, Bridges proceeded to play in all but two of Charlotte's next 71 contests, averaging 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.3 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 37.5 minutes.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Now listed as questionable
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Bridges is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers with a right wrist injury.
Bridges wasn't on Charlotte's initial injury report, but now he and Brandon Miller (wrist) have both popped up on the report with questionable tags. If one or both players are forced to sit, the Hornets could turn to guys like Aleksej Pokusevski and Marques Bolden.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Available for Friday's game
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Bridges (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Magic.
Bridges was considered probable for Friday's matchup, and he'll officially be able to suit up against Orlando. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 22.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 40.6 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Probable for Friday
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Bridges (wrist) is probable for Friday's game against Orlando.
Bridges missed Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right wrist contusion, but he'll likely be able to return to the court following a one-game absence. He's topped 20 points in each of his last three appearances, averaging 27.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 41.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Downgraded to out
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Bridges (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland.
As expected, Bridges has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will join Nick Richards (foot) on the sidelines. Davis Bertans, Aleksej Pokusevski, Leaky Black and JT Thor are candidates for increased roles in the frontcourt, while Bridges' next chance to suit up will come Friday against Orlando.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Unlikely to play
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Bridges (wrist) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Bridges has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful, while Brandon Miller (wrist) and Grant Williams (ankle) have been upgraded to probable. Nick Richards (foot) is out, so Charlotte's frontcourt is expected to be shorthanded, opening up more minutes for Davis Bertans, Aleksej Pokusevski, Leaky Black and JT Thor.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Dealing with wrist contusion
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Bridges is questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland due to a right wrist contusion.
Bridges is joined by Brandon Miller (right wrist sprain) and Grant Williams (right ankle sprain) as questionable for Wednesday's contest. Bridges is at risk of missing his first contest since Dec. 18.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Near triple-double vs. Boston
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Bridges closed with 26 points (10-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists across 43 minutes during Monday's 118-104 loss to the Celtics.
Bridges was two assists shy of registering the first triple-double of his career. He's scored 20-plus points in three straight games, and he has led the Hornets in scoring in four of the last six games. Since March 1, Bridges is averaging 21.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 39.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Goes for team-high 33 points
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Bridges logged 33 points (11-20 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 43 minutes during Sunday's 130-118 loss to the Clippers.
Bridges reached the 30-point mark for the first time since March 8, when he delivered a 32-point effort in a road loss to the Wizards. He's been sharing much of the scoring load with Brandon Miller, and his overall numbers have been solid. Bridges has averaged 20.8 points per game since the All-Star break while also riding a streak of 12 straight appearances scoring 13 or more points.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Near double-double vs. Warriors
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Bridges recorded 22 points (8-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds and three assists over 38 minutes during Friday's 115-97 loss to the Warriors.
Bridges was one rebound shy of registering his 19th double-double of the season Friday. He led the Hornets in scoring for the seventh time in March, though he did struggle from three and finished Friday's game with a game-worst minus-20 point differential. Bridges is averaging 20.5 points on 46.0 percent shooting, 7.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists over 38.8 minutes per game in March.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Scores 27 points in big loss
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Bridges recorded 27 points (11-19 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds and two blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 132-91 loss to the Hawks.
Bridges was coming off three straight games in which he couldn't reach the 20-point mark, but he bounced back admirably here and was remarkably efficient from the field. However, his contributions didn't help Charlotte in what turned out to be a very one-sided loss. Bridges remains one of the few bright spots in an anemic Charlotte offense, averaging 21.7 points per game since the beginning of March.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Records double-double
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Bridges posted 17 points (6-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists over 38 minutes during Friday's 107-96 loss to the Suns.
Bridges is known for his scoring ability, but he's been getting the job done on the glass as well, and he's recorded three double-doubles over his last five appearances. On a Hornets team that got dismantled following the trade deadline and that is also missing key players due to injuries, Bridges profiles as the team's most reliable fantasy contributor. He's averaging 22.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 0.8 steals per game since the beginning of March.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Explodes for 32-point double-double
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Bridges recorded 32 points (13-27 FG, 1-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block in 41 minutes during Friday's 112-100 loss to the Wizards.
Bridges was limited in the 101-89 loss to Orlando on Tuesday due to a minor wrist injury, but it seems that didn't affect him in this game, as he posted one of his best scoring performances of the season. Firmly entrenched as Charlotte's primary offensive option ahead of Brandon Miller, Bridges is having an excellent season. He's averaging 20.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game since the end of the All-Star break.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Tweaks wrist, but will return
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Bridges suffered a right wrist contusion during the third quarter of Tuesday's game versus Orlando, but he's available to return.
Bridges looked to be in a lot of pain initially and went to the locker room to be evaluated, but the Hornets quickly announced he was good to return.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Hits for 20 in loss to Toronto
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Bridges notched 20 points (9-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 40 minutes during Sunday's 111-106 loss to the Raptors.
The 25-year-old forward continues to make an impact on the glass for a Hornets team that's dealing with some frontcourt injuries. Over the last nine games, Bridges is averaging 19.9 points, 9.2 boards, 3.1 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.1 steals, racking up six double-doubles during that stretch.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Records another double-double
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Bridges posted 27 points (10-18 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists across 39 minutes during Friday's 121-114 loss to Philadelphia.
Bridges has been on a tear of late, and there's a strong argument to say he's been Charlotte's best player in recent weeks, even ahead of Brandon Miller. Bridges has recorded five double-doubles across six games since the All-Star break, averaging 20.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in that span.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Double-double against Milwaukee
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Bridges ended with 15 points (6-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Thursday's 111-99 loss to the Bucks.
It was the 14th double-double of the season for Bridges, leaving him one short of the career-high 15 he set in 2021-22. The 25-year-old forward could be sorry to see February end -- over his last 12 games, Bridges has averaged 22.8 points, 7.3 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.7 threes and 0.9 steals.
