Hornets

Miles Bridges Has Interest From Several Teams

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12 months ago

January 26, 2024

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Miles Bridges Has Interest From Several Teams

With the NBA trade deadline a couple of weeks away, the rumors and reports have been heating up like crazy. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Miles Bridges is becoming a hot name, with several teams eyeing a potential trade.

The Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons have become the known teams to need and want a player like Bridges. For context, he averages 20 points and 7 rebounds per game this season.

Bridges has a no-trade clause because he would lose his Bird Rights if traded. Duane Rankin of Arizona Republic explained how Phoenix could use Bridges and whether any long-term possibilities are available.

The Suns will only be able to use him as a rental, as he will be commanding big money for his next contract. Plus, Charlotte wants draft picks. However, Phoenix can work around that if this turns into a Bradley Beal situation.

With Bridges’ time in North Carolina looking over, teams are lining up, ready to put together trade packages for the veteran forward.

Hornets

Suns Trade Josh Okogie For Nick Richards

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4 days ago

January 16, 2025

Joshua

Suns Trade Josh Okogie For Nick Richards

With Jusuf Nurkic falling out of the rotation, one of Phoenix’s biggest needs was upgrading at the center position.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets have traded Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns for Josh Okogie. The Suns will send three second-rounders, while the Hornets will send over one second-rounder.

Initially, both sides talked about a Richards, Nurkic deal. However, Charlotte wasn’t interested in Nurkic or his big contract. They ultimately agreed upon Okogie and Richards being the main pieces.

Per the reporting of Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, the Suns expect Richards to start for them once he gets “acclimated to the team.”

Phoenix now has a center room of Richards, Mason Plumlee, Oso Ighodoro, and Nurkic.

By the Suns completing this trade, they save $20 million on their tax bill.

Hornets

Lakers-Hornets Postponed Due To Wildfires

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2 weeks ago

January 9, 2025

Joshua

Lakers-Hornets Postponed Due To Wildfires

Due to the tragic wildfires rampaging through Los Angeles, the NBA has postponed Thursday night’s Lakers-Hornets game. This game was taking place in Los Angeles.

ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the news. According to reports, the game will be rescheduled at a later date. Fans should expect a date in the near future.

Head coach JJ Redick’s home was destroyed in the fires, as he is one of many who unfortunately lost their house.

Kawhi Leonard is taking time away from basketball to be with his family, who were affected and had to evacuate due to this tragedy.

As a whole, the entire area of Los Angeles is taking steps for precaution and evacuation.

Hornets

Miles Bridges Agrees To New Contract With Hornets

Published

7 months ago

July 7, 2024

Joshua

Miles Bridges Agrees To New Contract With Hornets

According to multiple reports, led by The Athletic’s Shams Charania and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Miles Bridges has re-signed with the Charlotte Hornets after opting not to be in a potential sign-and-trade.

The 26-year-old agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract to keep the core of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Bridges together. This comes after Charlotte saw his potential when he exploded for multiple 40-point games last season.

He averaged 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists last season. He was statistically and visually one of Charlotte’s most productive players.