NBA: Miles Bridges was arrested for domestic violence the day before he became a free agent

The Charlotte Hornets forward was 24 hours away from being a restricted free agent and selected his future in the league, but he was arrested after arguing with a woman and released on bail the same day.

According to city police sources The Angels the eaves of Charlotte Hornets Miles Bridges He was arrested for a verbal confrontation with a woman, whose identity is unknown, and may rise to physical aggression. He surrendered on Wednesday June 29 and was released on bail the same day.

The violent episode would have happened then Tuesday June 28. When police arrived at the scene, the Hornets player was gone. The next day he surrendered to law enforcement and was released. after posting $ 130,000 bail.

The woman involved in the dispute with Bridges had to be treated by doctors but her identity remains reserved.

Miles Bridges

Miles Bridges, Charlotte Hornets (Photo: Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Bridges has been a restricted free agent since June 30.. There are teams that are interested in getting him for next season, such as Indiana Pacers and Portland Trail Blazers; and the Hornets were willing to match offers to keep him. This situation could change the landscape for the 24-year-old and his future in the NBA. The league has a Domestic Violence Policy that states: “The Commissioner may fine, suspend or discharge and disqualify from any association with the NBA and its teams a player involved in prohibited conduct that violates this Policy. Repeat offenders are will be subject to enhanced discipline. “

The 2021-22 season was the best of his career and he averaged 20.2 points, 7 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 80 games and is the best forward available in free agency.

Source: Tycsports

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