2023-07-02 20:26:00
Coming out of a white season following being arrested for domestic violence almost a year ago to the day, Miles Bridges has a hazy future in the NBA. But this Sunday, we learned that he had just signed his qualifying offer with the Hornets.
The qualifying offer (QO) is an offer made by an NBA franchise to its free agents in order to keep them as “Restricted”, that is to say with restriction, which allows the team concerned to match any offer made by the competition. The Hornets offered the OQ to Miles Bridges a few days ago, and the latter opted to sign her if we are to believe ESPN.
Bridges has officially signed the qualifying offer now, his agent Rich Paul tells ESPN. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent next summer.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2023
What does that mean concretely?
First, Bridges is under contract with the Hornets for the 2023-24 season for $7.9 million. But above all, it means that the Charlotte winger will be an unrestricted free agent in a yearwith the franchise and the player being “far apart” in their talks over a potential long-term contract extension.
A year ago, Miles Bridges was destined for an XXL extension following his big 2021-22 season (20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists average), but his arrest for domestic violence and the shocking photos that followed changed the situation. given. Scooping out three years of probation, but also 30 games of suspension from the NBA (including 20 already served, 10 to serve next season), Bridges no longer seems to have a future at the Hornets.
It remains to be seen if an NBA team will want to recruit him in the future given his dark off-court affairs, and if so for how much. Important aspect to keep in mind also: in the event that Charlotte wishes to transfer him during the coming season, Miles Bridges has the power to refuse a trade. The magic of the qualifying offer…
Hornets and Bridges were far apart on a deal, with the final offer given on Sunday, sources said. Charlotte now loses restricted rights to Bridges, who also has the ability to veto any trade during the 2023-24 season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2023
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Source texte : ESPN / The Athletic
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