Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges arrested in L.A.
Charlotte Hornets ahead Miles Bridges was arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles after a warrant was issued, in response to the Los Angeles Police Division.
LAPD spokeswoman Lizeth Lomeli confirmed Bridges was arrested, however didn’t launch particulars on the costs. TMZ reported that Bridges is dealing with felony home violence prices.
The Hornets haven’t responded to information of Bridges’ arrest.
Bridges, the Hornets’ main scorer final season, is ready to turn out to be a restricted free agent and will command a max contract within the coming weeks. The information comes on the eve of NBA free company, which begins Thursday evening with groups in a position to communicate with free brokers.
The 24-year-old Bridges averaged profession highs with 20.2 factors and 7 rebounds final season in what amounted to a breakout season for the four-year NBA veteran whereas taking part in alongside All-Star level guard LaMelo Ball.
Bridges, who performed at Michigan State, can be a rapper who goes by the identify RTB MB.
The Hornets prolonged Bridges a qualifying supply on Tuesday, which permits them to an opportunity to match any supply sheet made by one other staff.
“As a corporation we love Miles,” Hornets common supervisor Mitch Kupchak mentioned Tuesday. “We’re going to convey him again. He has been nice for the franchise and I consider, together with his work ethic, he is solely going to get higher.”
The 6-foot-7, 225-pound Bridges mentioned after the season he wished to return to the Hornets, however he not too long ago modified his Twitter bio from “ahead for the Charlotte Hornets” to “It is me,” including some intrigue to the scenario.
