Charlotte Hornets Release Statement On Miles Bridges’ Eligibility To Return After Severing NBA Suspension

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Hornets released a statement discussing Miles Bridges’ eligibility to return following his NBA suspension.

“Miles Bridges is eligible to return to our active roster on Friday after serving his NBA suspension. We are comfortable with Miles returning to play based on our current understanding of the facts of the recent allegations and remain in contact with the NBA as that matter proceeds through the court process.”

LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has turned himself into the authorities at the Lincoln County Detention Center on the morning of Friday, October 13th for violating a domestic violence protection order, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Bridges, 25, was accompanied by his attorney when he turned himself in at 6:57 a.m., according to a news release. He is charged with domestic violence protection order violation, misdemeanor child abuse and injury to personal property.

Bridges appeared before a District Court Judge and was released on a $1,000 secured bond.

Bridges didn’t play in the 2022-23 season after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend in the summer of 2022. He is suspended for the first 10 games of the 2023-24 regular season.