Official Detroit Pistons thread

[Futureshock]

And if they trade Bogdanovic they’ll fall even harder

Why? With him they have the worst record in the league. How bad do you want them to be?

[jaadam4]

Draft capital for me is better than anything else if we’re not moving this year.

[froot loops]

It would have to be for one of those Laker picks. It has to be a good pick, not just trading to trade. You start worrying too much about draft picks and you turn into the Kings.

[Futureshock]

Agree. Bogey is a plus player. You have to quantify if you're replacing him for a better player? I say no unless it is a top 5-10 pick guy.

I love a good draft pick. But I love good players more. You can't get caught up with your dreams.

[jaadam4]

It would have to be for one of those Laker picks. It has to be a good pick, not just trading to trade. You start worrying too much about draft picks and you turn into the Kings.

Absolutely

[froot loops]

The Warriors might be an option, they are wasting a best season ever from Curry. Just don't take back Wiseman, he doesn't have it.

[The King]

Burks has some value, too. Agree 100% on flipping the vets with Cade hurt. The only reason to have the vets around was to spread the floor for Cade/Ivey and make their lives easier. With Cade out, that’s out the window. We can always use cap space next summer to add vets either as FA or taking on contracts.

We may make a play for Bridges, too. He got 3 years probation. It’s possible we add some picks in dealing Bojan/Burks and sign Bridges. I’m down for that.

[Futureshock]

What those two guys do is valuable because the whole team, outside of those two, are suspect at best. If those kind of shooters/scorers are falling off trees, then cool. Throw em away and go get two more. But if they were, why would they be in need? I think it's unnecessary. Play your position and figure it out after the ping pong balls fall. Those two are showing the puppies how to play. Who tf else is showing them?

[Futureshock]

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/miles-bridges-arrested-updates-free-agent-domestic-violence/kyldlhqr47nwl0wny7xblkcu
Miles Bridges accepts plea deal: Latest news, punishment after free agent arrested on domestic violence charges

Joe Rivera
11-03-2022•6 min read

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NBA free agent and former Hornets forward Miles Bridges pleaded no contest to felony domestic violence charges on Thursday in Los Angeles.

Bridges was arrested back on June 29 following an altercation with his partner, Mychelle Williams then later released on bond. In July, Bridges originally pleaded not guilty to all three felony counts before ultimately accepting a plea deal with prosecutors.

Here is the latest on Bridges' punishment including what happens next with the NBA. Miles Bridges news, updates: Plea deal, punishment

Bridges was present in court to pled no contest which means he is accepting punishment and conviction without formally admitting guilt.

As part of his deal, Bridges received three years probation but will not serve any jail time. His plea deal also requires the following during the course of his three-year probation:

• Undergo 52 weeks of domestic counseling
• Undergo 52 weeks of parenting classes
• Serve 100 hours of community service
• Undergo weekly drug testing
• Pay $800 fine — $500 for domestic violence, $300 for restitution
• Cannot own any weapons or ammunition
• Obey 10-year protective restraining order from woman

Will Miles Bridges play this season?

As it stands, Bridges is not under contract with an NBA team though he is now free to sign. Under terms of the NBA collective bargaining agreement and because he pleaded no contest, the league now has the right to fine, suspend, dismiss or disqualify Bridges from any further involvement with the NBA. Miles Bridges contract

The No. 12 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Bridges signed a four-year, $16.3 million contract with the Hornets.

On Oct. 3, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that the Hornets and Bridges allowed his qualifying offer to expire. This means that Bridges can no longer return to the team this season for the $7.9 million qualifying offer that was extended to make him a restricted free agent. Miles Bridges arrest details

TMZ reported that Bridges turned himself in to the LAPD following an argument with a woman that turned physical.

Police were called to the scene, but Bridges was gone by the time law enforcement had arrived, TMZ reported. The woman required medical attention, per TMZ, but the extent of her injuries was unclear.

After being charged with felony domestic violence, Bridges was released on $130,000 bond, according to LA Sheriff's Department records. If convicted, he may serve time in a California state prison.

On July 19, the Los Angeles County district attorney said Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges — one count of injuring a child's parent and two counts of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death.

"Domestic violence creates physical, mental and emotional trauma that has a lasting impact on survivors," District Attorney George Gascon said. "Children who witness family violence are especially vulnerable and the impact on them is immeasurable."

Bridges pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on July 20, per ESPN's Baxter Holmes. On Oct. 12, ESPN's Baxter Holmes that Bridges had his case continued until Oct. 17.

With Bridges being a free agent, it's unclear what his standing is with the NBA as the legal process plays out.

The NBA's Domestic Violence Policy says the following:

The Commissioner may fine, suspend, or dismiss and disqualify from any further association with the NBA and its teams a player who engages in prohibited conduct in violation of this Policy. Repeat offenders will be subject to enhanced discipline.

Bridges was one of the top players in the free-agent market in the offseason. He spent the first four years of his career with the Hornets.

@thesportingnews Miles Bridges appeared in court on Wednesday for three felony DV charges. #milesbridges #nba #hornets #help ♬ [News coverage] Inorganic: Flat: 12(1011945) - 8.864

Hornets statement on Miles Bridges

The team issued a statement on June 30 that said: "The Charlotte Hornets are aware of the situation involving Miles Bridges. We are in the process of gathering additional information. We will have no further comment at this time."

The Hornets then issued the following statement on July 19:
Mychelle Johnson, partner of Miles Bridges, shares photos on Instagram after alleged attack

A couple of days after Bridges was arrested, his partner, Mychelle Johnson, released the following statement on Instagram:

I hate that it has come to this but I can't be silent anymore. I've allowed someone to destroy my home, abuse me in every way possible and traumatize our kids for life. I have nothing to prove to the world, but I won't allow anyone who could do something so horrible to have no remorse and paint a picture of something I'm not. I won't allow the people around him to continue to silence me and continue to lie to protect this person. It's unethical, it's immoral, it's truly SICK. It hurts my heart because I've always had hope, and so much love and as scary as this is for me to do it's time I stand up for myself. I won't be silent to protect others anymore because I value myself and my kids more than anyones 'image'.… a fracture nose, wrist, torn eardrum, torn muscles in my neck from being choked until i went to sleep and a severe concussion. I don't need sympathy, I just don't want this happening to anyone else, I just want this person to get help, my kids deserve better. That's all i want. It hurts, everything hurts, this situation hurts, most importantly I'm scared and hurting for my kids who were witness to everything. Please respect my families privacy and stop with the disgusting rumors and allegations.

Johnson also shared images of injuries she had sustained and a medical report that said she was an "adult victim of physical abuse by male partner."

The Sporting News will continue to monitor this story and provide updates as they become available.

[Futureshock]

I still can't believe that little cry baby kid has turned into a woman beater. All he seemed to have was his mom when he was little.

Go's to show anyone can be romanticized by the bright lights. IDK if coming home is his remedy. It usually isn't.

[froot loops]

Hard pass

[Tom]

Pistons just beat the Nuggets without Cunningham, Bey, and Stewart. Were the Nuggets missing anyone?

[jaadam4]

Nice win tonight but I hope they don’t bring in Bridges. I didn’t like
him before the woman beater news. We don’t need that in our locker room.

Hard pass indeed

[313LionsFan]

Burks has some value, too. Agree 100% on flipping the vets with Cade hurt. The only reason to have the vets around was to spread the floor for Cade/Ivey and make their lives easier. With Cade out, that’s out the window. We can always use cap space next summer to add vets either as FA or taking on contracts.

We may make a play for Bridges, too. He got 3 years probation. It’s possible we add some picks in dealing Bojan/Burks and sign Bridges. I’m down for that.

We need to make a play for Bridges. Young teams don't win in the nba. Teams can have too may young players as well. We need more solid vets. There's non guarantee we get Wemby either

[313LionsFan]

And if they trade Bogdanovic they’ll fall even harder

Bogy is a lousy defender...what's the trade off