NBA Expected To Hand Down Sanctions On Miles Bridges

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Miles Bridges is facing a rough road ahead to get his career back on track
Bridges escapes jail time but needs to address multiple sanctions
NBA is likely to hand Bridges its own set of sanctions

Miles Bridges avoided jail time on Thursday, November 3, after pleading no contest to a felony count of injuring a child's parent.

However, this will be in exchange for three years of probation per reports.

The Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent will also have to address several things tied to the issue. This includes completing 52 weeks of parenting classes, 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling, and 100 hours of community service as part of the agreement.

The 24-year-old forward was facing three felony charges.

Aside from the one he pleaded no contest to, Bridges was also facing two other charges of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death.

The bevy of charges cropped up following accusations that he had assaulted his girlfriend in front of their two kids last June.

"We believe this resolution was the best avenue to hold Mr. Bridges accountable for his conduct," the district attorney's office said. "We also understand through the victim's representatives that the victim wanted an expedited resolution of the case. The victim and her representatives were consulted about the proposed resolution and agreed with the outcome of the case."

The district attorney also added that the 6-foot-7 player must also adhere to a 10-year criminal protective order for the victim, weekly narcotics and marijuana testing and restitution for the victim.

A restitution hearing is reportedly set for January 13, 2023.

Concerning his NBA future, there remains no clarity.

While Bridges avoided jail time, it remains to be seen what sanctions the league may impose on the rising young star.

He was extended a qualifying offer by the Hornets back in June alongside Cory Martin.

This meant that Charlotte could match any offer sheet by other teams.

But given the circumstances of his off-court issues, Bridges may not be getting many offers from other teams.

Most teams are already full and the fact that Bridges could be drawing more sanctions makes him an unfeasible addition to any squad for now.