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Miles Bridges’ court case continued for a fourth time

By Evan Birchmore

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 13: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets is restrained after being ejected from the game during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 13: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets is restrained after being ejected from the game during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent forward Miles Bridges appeared in court yet again on Thursday and yet again, his case was continued. His next appearance is now scheduled for Friday, October 7th in Los Angeles County, California.

As was the case in previous appearances on August 19th, September 7th, and September 16th, no decision was reached as Bridges faces three felony charges, including one count of felony domestic violence and two felony counts of child abuse.

If found guilty, Bridges could be facing up to 12 years in prison. He was originally released on $130,000 bond after his initial arrest on June 29th, just hours before the beginning of the NBA’s free agency period.

The most recent continuation ensures that Bridges will be absent when the Charlotte Hornets begin their preseason slate, which is scheduled to tip off on October 2nd. The Charlotte Hornets will also play preseason games on October 5th, 7th, 10th, and 12th before beginning their regular season schedule on the 19th against the San Antonio Spurs.

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has reportedly been in contact with Bridges, saying that he hopes to see him back with the team at some point.

While a new court date is now set, a final resolution in this case is not necessarily imminent. For the time being, Bridges remains a restricted free agent, as the qualifying offer tendered to him by the Hornets before his incident was not rescinded by the July 13th rescission deadline. Any move made after that date must be agreed upon by both sides. In the event that Bridges does sign the qualifying offer, he would enter unrestricted free agency for the 2023 offseason.

Bridges would likely face a suspension from the league in the event that he does return. There is precedent for such a case, as former Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor served a 24-game suspension during the 2014-15 season after he pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges.

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