Miles Bridges and Hornets Discuss Contract Expansion After Felony Domestic Violation Charge
After he was cleared of a felony domestic abuse charge this year for an attack on his then-girlfriend, Miles Bridges is now in negotiations with the Charlotte Hornets about a contract extension. told ESPN Friday. Bridges will have to face what many predicted would be a daunting task. “lengthy suspension” As the NBA is still investigating his case, it will be interesting to see if he rejoins.
The NBA forward, aged 24, pleaded not guilty to a felony domestic abuse charge in Los Angeles on November 3. sentenced You can serve up to three years probation without any jail time.
Bridges’ then-girlfriend, Mychelle Johnson, alleges he assaulted her in front of their two children in June, where she says he strangled her, broke her nose, and gave her a concussion, along with other injuries that she reported to police. Johnson posted Images online showing injuries she claims occurred during his alleged attack saying she “can’t be silent anymore.”
Outkick reported:
[Johnson] I shared a photograph of her hospital discharge papers, in which she listed her diagnosis in this manner: “Adult victim of physical abuse by male partner; Assault by strangulation; Brain concussion; Closed fracture of nasal bone; Contusion of rib; Multiple bruises; Strain of neck muscle.Miles Bridges should not play another minute of NBA basketball. pic.twitter.com/JYYNu5y401
— Dustin Taylor ⌚️ (@DustinT_NBA) December 23, 2022
Bridges turned himself into Los Angeles police in July and posted a $130,000 bail. His arrest came one day before NBA free agency, where Bridges was expected to sign a contract for $100 million or more.
The Hornets plan to reach a deal with Bridges “in the near future” Sources told ESPN.
Miles Bridges, a forward for the Charlotte Hornets, drives to the basket in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, November 5, 2021. This was during an NBA basketball match in Sacramento, California. (AP Photo/Randall
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