The Charlotte Hornets have officially signed restricted free agent Miles Bridges to a qualifying offer, general manager Mitch Kupchak announced Friday.
Bridges' contract for the 2023-24 season will pay him $7.92 million, according to Spotrac.
Bridges, 25, released his first public comments Friday about his June 2022 arrest for felony domestic violence.
“I sincerely apologize for the pain, embarrassment and disappointment that last year’s incident caused so many people,” Bridges said in a release posted to the team's website. “Time away from the game allowed me to reflect, immerse myself in therapy and prioritize becoming a better person - someone my family and peers can be proud of.