Bridges finished with 20 points (7-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 120-116 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Bridges was efficient from deep, shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc while leading his squad in scoring (tied with LaMelo Ball). The veteran forward has played well in the preseason thus far, as he's done damage on the glass and with his outside shooting.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Nearly double-doubles
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Bridges recorded eight points (2-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes of Thursday's 122-116 preseason loss to the Thunder.
Bridges missed the Hornets' final three games of the 2024-25 regular season with a hip injury, but he had a clean bill of health over the offseason. Bridges was a sixth-round fantasy player on a per-game basis in nine-category formats in 2024-25, but there are likely to be fewer offensive looks to go around if the Hornets have some luck in the injury department, particularly with LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
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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.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Not playing Sunday
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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: 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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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Scores 20 points in blowout defeat
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Bridges posted 20 points (5-12 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Friday's 141-106 loss to the Thunder.
Bridges embraced a more prominent role on offense due to the absence of LaMelo Ball (ankle), and the veteran forward responded with his 33rd performance with at least 20 points. Bridges is going through his most productive month of the season and is averaging a robust line of 25.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game since the beginning of March.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Grabs 10 boards in win
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Bridges amassed 15 points (6-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists across 33 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 win over New York.
LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams led the way for the Hornets in this contest, but Bridges posted a solid showing across the board and recorded his third double-double over his last six appearances. He's also scored in double digits in all but two of his 15 contests since the All-Star break.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Upgraded to available Thursday
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Bridges (illness) will be available to play in Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Bridges missed Tuesday's game due to rest and has been dealing with an illness, but will be ready for Thursday night. The veteran forward has been a massive part of Charlotte's offense recently, averaging 28.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.6 steals in his last eight games.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Likely to play against New York
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Bridges (illness) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
After missing Tuesday's loss to the Hawks for rest purposes, Bridges will likely play Thursday against New York despite battling an illness. The veteran forward recently had a hot streak in the scoring department but is coming off one of his worst games of the season offensively, finishing with seven points in the loss to the Clippers on Sunday.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Resting Tuesday
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Bridges (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Bridges will miss his first game since Jan. 24, this time due to rest purposes. He should be available to return Thursday against the Knicks. Bridges' absence opens the door for Wendell Moore or Marcus Garrett (back) to enter the Hornets' starting lineup for Tuesday's game.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Rare dud in blowout loss
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Bridges amassed seven points (3-10 FG, 1-7 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 25 minutes during Sunday's 123-88 loss to the Clippers.
Bridges' seven points were one shy of his season low set way back during the Nov. 2 loss to Boston, but he's been very productive in the month of March for the most part. Across his last nine outings, Bridges has averaged 26.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers in 34.0 minutes. The star forward should continue handling a featured role when available for the rebuilding Hornets down the stretch of the season.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Posts massive line
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Bridges finished Wednesday's 123-110 loss to Atlanta with 31 points (11-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals across 37 minutes.
Bridges recorded his 11th double-double of the season and matched his career-high mark of four blocks, something he's achieved three separate times. Bridges has been Charlotte's most consistent fantasy contributor, and he's on pace to return fourth-round value in nine-category formats with 21.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.7 blocks and 2.4 three-pointers.
