The last week before the Free Agency is thrown. The rumors will gradually multiply. Among those already in place, a noise of corridor concerning the star of the Hornets, Miles Bridges. Claiming a max contract this summer, the guy could look elsewhere if Charlotte did not give him the dineros he wants.
When you are an NBA player, there is a situation that allows you to put crazy pressure on your team: lay a pure season, and then become a free agent. Wait and see…yes, that’s the situation for Miles Bridges this summer. Just a reminder: 20.2 points, 7 rebounds and 3.8 assists average over 80 games played. Efficiency, regularity, it sends heavy huh? Well guess what, that’s also what the Pacers and Pistons were saying to each other, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. With such an influx, both teams could strengthen considerably and start to be competitive in the East again. For Miles Bridges, an arrival in Indianapolis or Detroit would directly make him the leader of the troupe. A role that he may be trying to embrace, and which could weigh in any future negotiations.
???? Steve Clifford wouldn’t have returned to Charlotte without some form of guarantee to use Miles Bridges in his roster.
Extension of the future winger, with his defensive qualities Bridges would be fundamental in the success of the Hornets under their new coach. pic.twitter.com/ImPoCL0FsN
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But why would Miles leave, in fact? Well because according to the words of Fischer, the Hornets would not be certain to want to spin the contract to which Mr. Ponts claims. This is a very delicate matter. The risk for Charlotte in refusing Bridges her request is to be overtaken by two potential direct competitors in the East. Is it really a good idea to let slip a pure player in a team that will potentially deprive you of the Playoffs next season? This sounds wrong on paper. To protect itself, the franchise of Michael Jordan still has a formidable weapon: Miles Bridges will only be a restricted free agent. What does this mean for NBA neophytes and English dummies? Simply that in the event of an offer of 130 million over 4 years by the Pistons, the Hornets would have the right to offer the same thing and would have priority in the extension of their player. This little word in the player’s contractual situation is therefore of great importance, since it could guide the teams to raise the stakes until Charlotte can no longer respond. Now you see the picture: it’s a lying poker game that is likely to engage between these three franchises. Of course, it’s all good for Miles who will make the most of this situation to rob the bank.
Miles Bridges is a remarkable basketball player. To secure his services this summer, it will therefore be necessary to put the wads of cash at the height of his talent. Three franchises would like it under their respective colors, but only one will have the final word. Damn, we can’t wait for Friday.
Source : Bleacher Report