|
The incident occurred last June in Los Angeles,
after which Bridges was arrested and charged with multiple
offenses. Bridges entered a plea of no contest to a felony
domestic violence charge and the remaining counts against him
were dismissed.
Following his arrest and plea, Bridges did not sign an NBA
contract for the ongoing 2022-23 season, missing all 82 games.
In recognition of that outcome, the NBA has deemed 20 games of
the suspension to have been already served and if Bridges signs
another contract, he will be required to miss the first 10 games
for which he is otherwise eligible and able to play.
The NBA conducted its own investigation, interviewing Bridges,
the mother of his children, numerous third-party witnesses and
also consulted with domestic violence experts.
The NBA also said the length of the suspension took in all facts
and circumstances, including the outcome of the criminal matter.
Bridges was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 12th
pick of the 2018 NBA Draft but was traded that day to the
Hornets where he signed a four-year contract. He averaged 13.4
points per game, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in four seasons.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Christian
Radnedge)
[© 2023 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.]
This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Thompson Reuters is solely responsible for this content. |
|
