Miles Bridges Returns to Hornets Amid Pending Court Case
Bridges' return expected to boost Hornets' performance in NBA in-season tournament game against Bucks
- Miles Bridges is set to return to the Charlotte Hornets for the first time in 583 days, following a year-long suspension and a 10-game ban this season due to a domestic violence case.
- Bridges' return comes amid a pending court date in February 2024 for allegedly violating a protection order related to the domestic violence incident.
- The Hornets have expressed comfort with Bridges' return based on their understanding of the recent allegations, and will remain in contact with the NBA as the case proceeds.
- Bridges, considered one of the team's best players, is expected to provide a significant boost for the Hornets, who went 3-7 in his absence at the start of the season.
- Bridges' return coincides with the Hornets' game against the Milwaukee Bucks as part of the NBA in-season tournament, with both teams in East Group B.