The news sent shock waves throughout the NBA.
Miles Bridges was arrested in Los Angeles hours prior to what was supposed to be one of the biggest periods of his 24-year-old life. Words by general manager Mitch Kupchak expressing how much the Charlotte Hornets love Bridges were still making the rounds, leading to a social media storm that was part sun shower, part monsoon.
Keyboard detectives were searching for every clue about Bridges’ future, thinking he was already headed out of town. Kupchak once again assured people that Bridges remained a priority.