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Skip Bayless wrongly convinced Shannon Sharpe to go along with his Mikal/Miles Bridges mixup

So embarrassing.

If you’re looking for compelling conversation about the NBA, Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe on FS1 is generally not the best place to turn to. We saw exactly why on Thursday.

Bayless took a short break from obsessively criticizing LeBron James to discuss Kevin Durant trade scenarios in Thursday’s telecast. And when the Phoenix Suns came up in the conversation, Bayless had no idea that Mikal Bridges — the second-place vote getter for DPOY — played for the Suns.

Bayless was convinced that the Suns forward was Miles Bridges (Miles plays for Charlotte and is facing felony domestic violence charges) and not Mikal. Like, Bayless was so certain that he interrupted Sharpe to correct him about the Mikal/Miles confusion … except Bayless was wrong the whole time.

Mistakes happen, and people misspeak on live television. But this wasn’t that situation. This was Bayless not knowing the subject matter and convincing his colleague to go along with the mistake. You can see Sharpe’s confusion, but Bayless’ confidence seemed to be enough to have Sharpe doubting himself. Don’t do that, Shannon. It’s best to always assume that Skip Bayless is wrong.

NBA fans couldn’t look away from the cringeworthy exchange.

Hornets forward Miles Bridges arrested for felony domestic violence

Bridges turned himself into local authorities on Wednesday.

On the eve of the start to the NBA free agency period, Hornets forward Miles Bridges’ future is at a crossroads.

Reported by TMZ, Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Per TMZ, Bridges turned himself into local authorities regarding the alleged physical altercation that occurred on Tuesday.

TMZ:

Law enforcement sources tell us a woman claims she was in an argument with Bridges that turned physical. We’re told police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time cops arrived. We’re told the woman required medical attention.

Bridges is set to become a restricted free agent once free agency begins and prior to this arrest, the Hornets forward was projected to sign a near max contract as Charlotte seemed to be in a ‘pretty position’ to resign him.

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Report: Hornets in a ‘pretty position’ to resign Miles Bridges

Most signs point to Bridges returning to Charlote.

As the negotiation period of free agency kicks off Thursday evening, the Charlotte Hornets have a decision to make on their restricted free agent.

Miles Bridges, who had a career-year last season with the Hornets, is set to hit the restricted market and though was first thought to have several suitors, may end up back in Charlotte after all.

Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Wednesday that the Hornets will be in a ‘pretty position’ to bring Bridges back, whether he signs an offer sheet with another team or not.

Fischer writes:

Charlotte has also signaled it will match any offer for Bridges. So any interested suitor would be incentivized to throw the 24-year-old forward his four-year maximum in order to force the Hornets’ hand. If an offer sheet never comes, Charlotte will be in a pretty position to bring Bridges back under $30 million annually.

Detroit, who was seen to be a potential landing spot for either Bridges or Suns center Deandre Ayton, not doesn’t hold the cap space to entice either free agent.

Fischer notes that though the Indiana Pacers mulled over the thought of targeting Bridges, looks to have opted to go in a different direction.

With numerous reports of Charlotte not offering Bridges the max countered by Mitch Kupchak stating at Steve Clifford’s press conference on Tuesday that ‘we’re going to bring him back’, the only question now is for how much?

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Mitch Kupchak on Miles Bridges: ‘We’re going to bring him back’

Kupchak attempts to ease the worry of Hornets fans regarding Bridges’ pending restricted free agency.

NBA free agency is set to take off in the coming days as the offseason as the chaos around the league is brewing.

For the Charlotte Hornets, their offseason will stem around their ability, and willingness, to bring back forward Miles Bridges.

On Tuesday during head coach Steve Clifford’s introductory press conference, VP of Basketball operations Mitch Kupchak spoke on Bridges’ pending free agency.

“We love Miles. We’re going to bring him back,” Kupchak said.

Rumors have been swirling that the Hornets aren’t planning to offer a max contract to Bridges, who had a career-year for Charlotte this past season.

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Windhorst: Miles Bridges not being offered max contract by Hornets

Could Charlotte let Miles Bridges walk in free agency?

The Charlotte Hornets finally have their new, and old, head coach in Steve Clifford, but will he get the chance to coach last season’s leading scorer?

Miles Bridges is set to his restricted free agency after a career-year, averaging 20.2 points, seven rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. The former Michigan State Spartan should have several suitors if the Hornets don’t plan on offering him a max contract.

On Monday’s episode of “NBA Today”, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst stated that at the moment, Bridges ‘is not being offered a max contract’ by the Hornets, opening up the door for him to go get a max offer elsewhere.

The Athletic’s Shams Charania previously reported that the Hornets were ‘hesitant’ to offer Bridges a max extension.

Now, if Bridges accepts a max contract offer from another team, the Hornets will have 48 hours to match the offer or facilitate a sign-and-trade.

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Report: Hornets hesitant to match max sheet offer for Miles Bridges

Could Charlotte let Bridges walk in free agency?

As the Charlotte Hornets continue their prolonged head coaching search, draft and free agency decisions are rapidly approaching.

Atop of Mitch Kupchak’s to-do list this offseason is to make a decision on restricted free agent Miles Bridges, who is set to receive close to, if not a max contract.

Reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania, there could be some ‘hesitancy’ from the Hornets to match a potential max offer sheet.

Charania writes:

Rival executives expect Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges to command a maximum — or near-max — deal in July, and sources said there’s hesitancy from Charlotte to match a max sheet.

Now, just because the Hornets may be unwilling to match a max offer doesn’t mean they would necessarily lose Bridges for nothing. A sign-and-trade could be facilitated to ensure that Charlotte doesn’t end up empty handed.

This season, Bridges took that next step as he broke out and averaged 20.2 points, seven rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

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Report: Portland Trail Blazers to have interest in Miles Bridges

Could Miles Bridges be Damian Lillard’s new running mate in Portland?

As the Charlotte Hornets are finalizing their head coaching search, the offseason is inching closer with decisions to be made on their roster.

Their biggest roster decision this summer will be resigning forward Miles Bridges, who played the best basketball of his four-year career this season.

But, the Hornets will certainly have competitors vying to sign Bridges to an offer sheet.

Reported by Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Portland Trail Blazers could have interest in Hornets’ forward Miles Bridges this offseason.

O’Connor writes:

“Sources say another player to keep in mind is Hornets forward Miles Bridges. Pistons forward Jerami Grant is often mentioned as a target for the Blazers, but the same logic applies for Bridges. Much like Grant, Portland desires a wing who can provide versatility on the wing plus secondary scoring. The difference is that Bridges is a restricted free agent while Grant is under contract.”

Bridges is set to hit restricted free agency this offseason after having a breakout season, averaging a career-high 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Charlotte attempted to sign Bridges to an extension prior to the season but the former Michigan State Spartan bet on himself and frankly, bet correctly.

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For the Hornets, it seems highly unlikely that they wouldn’t match any offer given to Bridges nor consider a sign-and-trade, as he’s blossomed into their second-best player alongside LaMelo Ball, who he’s built a strong chemistry with on and off the court.

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Miles Bridges takes accountability for actions after throwing mouth-guard at fan, calls it ‘unacceptable’

Miles Bridges took to social media following an outburst in his play-in game loss to the Hawks and called his actions ‘unacceptable’

Former Michigan State star Miles Bridges has been a force this season with the Charlotte Hornets as he looks to be a leading contender for Most Improved Player. On Wednesday, however, it was a low point for Bridges and his Hornets as they fell to the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA playoffs play-in tournament in a blowout.

During the game, Bridges was ejected after a frustrated altercation with a referee. On his way out, he angrily throw his mouth-guard into the crowd who was booing him as he left, and inadvertently struck a young girl in the head.

After the moment went viral, Bridges immediately took to social media, taking responsibility and holding himself accountable for his actions and asked for his followers to put him in touch with the young Hawks fan.

The post by Bridges, which you can see below, is nearing 100,000 likes. What Bridges did in the moment was, as he said, ‘unacceptable’, and born of frustration, but it’s always nice to see people, especially big stars like Bridges, take responsibility for their actions and make it right, which is what Miles did here.

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Miles Bridges apologizes for hitting fan with mouthpiece following ejection

Bridges let the frustration of the game boil over into the stands as he walked off the floor following his ejection.

The Charlotte Hornets had a defensive meltdown on Wednesday night as they had no shot at slowing down the Atlanta Hawks in their 132-103 Play-In loss.

Hornets forward Miles Bridges had a meltdown of his own as he was ejected midway through the fourth quarter after receiving his second technical foul. Bridges strongly disagreed with a foul call and charged the official, being held back by his teammates before hitting the showers.

On his way towards the tunnel, Bridges didn’t appreciate the taunting of one fan who was leaning over the railing and threw his mouthpiece in that direction, instead hitting a female fan in the head.

Bridges spoke about the incident following the loss:

“I was upset about a call. A couple of calls really. And I let my temper get the best of me. That was definitely the wrong thing to do by throwing my mouthpiece. I was aiming for the guy that was screaming at me and it hit a little girl,” Bridges said. “So that’s definitely unacceptable on my part and I take full responsibility. I’m ready for any consequence that the NBA gives me. That’s on me.”

Bridges also took to Twitter following the game to voice his apologies and attempt to get in contact with the fan that he hit with the mouthpiece.

See the Bridges’ tweet and the video below.

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Miles Bridges is doing everything he can to apologize to the fan he hit in the face with his mouthguard

Hornets wing Miles Bridges wasn’t happy with himself after losing to the Hawks in the play-in game.

Hornets wing Miles Bridges wasn’t happy with himself after losing to the Hawks in the play-in game.

Bridges, who is reportedly expected to earn a max contract this offseason, was ejected in the fourth quarter for arguing a goaltending call. The 24-year-old was upset with the decision, and as he made his way to the locker room, fans in Atlanta made it no easier.

When one fan at State Farm Arena taunted him particularly aggressively, Bridges momentarily gave in to his frustration and threw his mouthguard into the crowd, which was captured by cameras as he headed into the tunnel:

That’s obviously not a great look, but to make matters worse, his toss then inadvertently made contact with a 16-year-old girl who was minding her own business.

If you didn’t see what happened, you can watch it in slow-mo here.

After the game, Bridges offered an explanation as to what happened:

“I let my temper get the best of me. That was definitely the wrong thing to do by throwing my mouthpiece. I was aiming for the guy that was screaming me and it hit the little girl. So that’s definitely unacceptable on my part and I take full responsibility. I’m ready for any consequence that the NBA gives me but that’s on me. That’s out of character for me … I don’t act like that.”

Bridges said that he was especially upset that this happened during one of the biggest games of his career, and he was frustrated that this gave a bad image to his name.

During the press conference, he said he hopes to right his wrongs:

“That was definitely wrong, a lot of emotions, and hopefully, I can get in contact with the young girl and sincerely apologize to her and do something nice for her. That’s definitely on me.”

In an effort to do exactly that, Bridges took to Twitter to begin the pursuit:

Bridges’ actions weren’t great, but it’s good to see him own up to it.

Hopefully, the fan is able to see his remorse and forgive his mistake.

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