Hornets' Miles Bridges: All systems go for training camp
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Bridges (hip) worked on improving his conditioning during the offseason, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Bridges took a seat for the Hornets' final three games of last year with a hip injury, but he's returned to health prior to training camp this fall. The 27-year-old forward is in line to handle a crucial role in Charlotte's lineup as a secondary playmaker alongside LaMelo Ball for 2025-26. Bridges was outstanding when healthy to close out last season, averaging 21.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 31.1 minutes per game across 26 regular-season appearances after the All-Star break.
Bridges (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Bridges is dealing with left hip soreness, which will end up causing him to miss the final three games of the season. Josh Okogie and Tidjane Salaun should see a bump in minutes in Sunday's regular-season finale due to Bridges' absence. Bridges will end his sixth season in Charlotte averaging 20.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks in 31.7 minutes per game across 64 outings.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Won't play against Boston
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Bridges (hip) is out for Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Bridges will miss his second straight contest Friday due to left hip soreness. Tidjane Salaun will likely draw another start in his absence. Bridges' next chance to suit up is Sunday's regular-season finale against Boston.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Sitting out Wednesday
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Bridges (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Bridges played through a questionable tag Tuesday against the Grizzlies due to left hip soreness, finishing with 14 points (4-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block in 30 minutes. He'll be held out for maintenance Wednesday, however, meaning Tidjane Salaun could step into a more significant role for the Hornets.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Paces Charlotte in lackluster night
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Bridges supplied 14 points (4-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 124-100 loss to the Grizzlies.
Bridges finished as the Hornets' leading scorer Tuesday, though he struggled from the field once again. Over his last three outings, the 27-year-old forward has averaged 14.7 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting an abysmal 30.4 percent from the field. Bridges is expected to continue serving as the top option for the non-contending Hornets, who have three regular-season games remaining.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Good to go Tuesday
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Bridges (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Bridges was a late addition to the injury report due to left hip soreness, though he'll shake off the questionable tag and suit up against Memphis. The 27-year-old forward has averaged 16.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists while shooting only 38.3 percent from the field across 28.4 minutes per contest in his last 10 outings.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Questionable for Tuesday
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Bridges is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies with left hip soreness.
Bridges was a very late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his status. Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Hornets could be contemplating a maintenance day for one of the games. If Bridges sits out, Tidjane Salaun could step into an expanded role for Charlotte.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Struggles with shot Friday
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Bridges totaled 22 points (7-21 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during Friday's 125-102 loss to Sacramento.
The final stat line was decent at first glance, although Bridges barely contributed in other areas outside of scoring, which he often does regularly. The star forward, who's likely to operate as the Hornets' go-to player on offense in the final games of the regular season, has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four outings, but the lack of efficiency looks worrisome. Bridges is shooting a mere 38.8 percent from the floor and 23.6 percent from three-point range over his last 10 appearances, averaging 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in that stretch.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Puts up 18 points Wednesday
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Bridges ended with 18 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Pacers.
Bridges was efficient from the floor and also contributed in other categories despite logging a mere 24 minutes, the second time over the Hornets' last three games in which he doesn't reach the 25-minute mark. Don't be surprised if the Hornets reduce Bridges' minutes in the final days of the regular season with the team already out of playoff contention, as that would limit his fantasy upside considerably.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Available vs. Indiana
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Bridges (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Bridges was a true game-time decision due to illness, but the star forward will be available and should have a prominent role on offense for Charlotte. Since the beginning of March, he's been averaging 22.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Questionable for Wednesday
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Bridges (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Bridges was a late addition to the injury report, which is usually a troubling sign for fantasy managers. He was excellent during Monday's 110-106 win over the Jazz, posting 26 points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes. If he can't go, the Hornets could turn to Tidjane Salaun and Josh Okogie.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Sniffs triple-double in win
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Bridges had 26 points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 110-106 victory over the Jazz.
Bridges stuffed the stat sheet Monday, recording his 14th game with a double-double or better on the season. The 27-year-old posted game-high marks in points and assists in the win, and he was extremely efficient following a three-game span in which he had shot only 29.1 percent from the field. Bridges also sank at least three triples for the 23rd time in 60 regular-season appearances. In his last five games entering Monday's contest, Bridges had shot only 17.5 percent from beyond the arc, averaging 8.0 attempts per game.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Drops game-high 20 in loss
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Bridges chipped in 20 points (7-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 98-94 loss to New Orleans.
The 27-year-old forward led all scorers on the night, but only two other Hornets even scored in double digits. Bridges' reduced minutes Sunday seemed more like a product of his team's position in the standings than his health -- Charlotte has the third-worst record, and the third-best lottery odds, in the league. Over six starts since returning from a one-game absence due to an illness, Bridges is averaging 15.7 points, 7.0 boards, 4.0 assists and 1.5 threes in 29.7 minutes a contest while shooting just 33.3 percent from the floor.
Hornets' Miles Bridges: Poor shooting display in loss
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Bridges amassed 11 points (5-19 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 111-104 loss to Orlando.
Even though Bridges has carried the Hornets on offense at times throughout the season, there's no question this was a poor performance from the veteran, as he ended with more shots than points scored. The 11-point total was his second lowest output for the month of March, though he does have exactly four assists in four straight games. The majority of Bridges' upside comes from what he can provide as a scorer, so if his shot isn't falling, his fantasy upside is reduced considerably.
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