Miles Bridges to Return to Hornets on New Three-Year Deal, per Report

Apr 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) looks on during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-USA TODAY Sports | Scott Kinser-USA TODAY Sports

The Charlotte Hornets and star wing Miles Bridges have agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract that will lock him in with the franchise through the 2026-27 season, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Bridges, who began the season serving a 10-game suspension after pleading no contest to felony domestic abuse, averaged 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists on 46.2% shooting from the floor.

Bridges and his agent, Rich Paul, explored potential sign-and-trade scenarios before opting to take the new contract from the Hornets, according to Wojnarowski.

Bridges, who is just 26 years old, will now be a prominent member of Charlotte's budding young core that also includes All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball and forward Brandon Miller.