The Charlotte Hornets are consistently reshaping their roster, now announcing the departure of another key player. Following the surprising blockbuster trade involving LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges is also leaving the franchise.
According to ESPN, the forward, along with two draft picks (2nd round 2027, 1st round 2029), will be sent to the Phoenix Suns. In return, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a future first-round pick (2033) will head to Charlotte.
This move further accelerates the Hornets’ comprehensive roster reorganization. Just days ago, they stunned the NBA world by trading All-Star Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In that deal, the Hornets received Naz Reid, an unprotected first-round pick (2033), several pick swaps in 2028, 2029, and 2030, as well as additional second-round picks.
Last season, Bridges was Charlotte’s fourth-best scorer, averaging 17.1 points per game, behind Brandon Miller, Ball, and rookie sensation Kon Knueppel. He also contributed 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. With Allen and O’Neale, the team gains two solid scorers and deep-range shooters, although Allen’s three-point percentage of 35% was considered modest for him, especially after shooting an impressive 46.1% from distance two years prior.
Charlotte Hornets Narrowly Missed Playoffs
For many fans, the departure of Ball, in particular, remains difficult to comprehend, especially as the Hornets had shown clear sporting improvement, finishing the regular season with a record of 44 wins and 34 losses – a significant jump from just 21 wins the previous year. As the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, the North Carolina team reached the Play-In Tournament, where they initially defeated the Miami Heat before falling to the Orlando Magic. The Hornets’ last playoff appearance dates back to the 2015/16 season.
The Suns, led by five-time All-Star Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks, managed to reach the playoffs via the Play-In Tournament. However, they were eliminated in the first round of the Western Conference by the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder in just four games.
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The Charlotte Hornets are systematically continuing their roster reconstruction and are now trading away another key player. Following the surprising blockbuster trade involving LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges is now also departing the franchise. According to ESPN, the forward, along with two draft picks (2nd round 2027, 1st round 2029), will be sent to the Phoenix Suns. In exchange, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a future first-round pick (2033) will move to Charlotte.
This move further advances the Hornets’ extensive squad reordering. Just a few days ago, they shook the NBA world by trading All-Star Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In return, the Hornets received Naz Reid, an unprotected first-round pick (2033), multiple pick swaps in the years 2028, 2029, and 2030, and additional second-round picks.
Bridges was Charlotte’s fourth-highest scorer last season, averaging 17.1 points, trailing Brandon Miller, Ball, and rookie sensation Kon Knueppel. He also contributed 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. With Allen and O’Neale, the team gains two solid scorers and long-range shooters, although Allen’s three-point percentage of 35% was a mixed bag for his standards, after hitting an incredible 46.1% from distance two years prior.
Charlotte Just Missed Playoff Qualification
For many fans, the departure of Ball, in particular, remains difficult to understand, as the Hornets had clearly improved their performance, finishing the regular season with a record of 44 wins and 34 losses – a significant improvement from only 21 wins the previous year. As ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, the team from North Carolina reached the Play-In Tournament, where they first defeated the Miami Heat before being eliminated by the Orlando Magic. The Hornets’ last playoff appearance dates back to the 2015/16 season.
The Suns, led by five-time All-Star Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks, on the other hand, made it to the playoffs via the Play-In Tournament but were defeated in the first round of the Western Conference in just four games by the overwhelming favorite Oklahoma City Thunder.