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Etienne Catalan: Naz Reid will wear No. 0 for the #Hornets. Number last worn by Miles Bridges in 2026. #NBA
But in Lee’s first interview since the official completion of all of the Hornets’ offseason moves, he laughed off the suggestion he wasn’t aware of the wheeling and dealing of Jeff Peterson, Charlotte’s president of basketball operations. “Yeah, I would say I was not caught off guard by it,” Lee told The Charlotte Observer. “I think one of the great things about our organization is that there’s always really good communication amongst all departments and groups. And I think that’s what Jeff does so well, is that he wants to communicate and collaborate with people. “And ultimately, he has to make some tough decisions to help our basketball team and our organization be in the best place to flourish and try to be the premier sports franchise.”
Bridges said he was grateful to the Hornets for giving him a second chance after his legal issues. He said it's his job to not only earn the trust of the fans but also his new teammates. "I definitely want to earn the trust of my teammates first," Bridges said. "Making the locker room comfortable, having guys that want to be around me ... is huge. And that definitely goes into on-the-court stuff."
Duane Rankin: Phoenix Suns GM Brian Gregory on trading an unprotected 2033 first round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in landing Miles Bridges. "We feel very comfortable with the overall, all the different aspects of the trade, getting another first-round pick back. I remember multiple years ago, the question was we have no first-round picks, but that pick that we are acquired, we're now gonna have seven straight years of first-round picks. Who would have thought it? And an additional second-round pick in that as well. I think the one thing you have to look at when you're talking about an unprotected versus these favorable among two teams and different things like that, we're always gonna be good. So where are our draft picks gonna be? Especially with the new rules and all those different things? That pick value down the road was not the same as it was a year ago because of the changes in the draft lottery and different things like that. So we felt very comfortable. We thought it was a fair deal, but most importantly, we got Miles Bridges. So that, in my opinion, tipped the scales for us."
Kellan Olson: Gregory then addressed Bridges' domestic violence suspension/allegations as "unacceptable conduct that has occurred in the past." Said those questions are part of his story. The Suns were aware of it and is part of why they took the decision so seriously.
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Kellan Olson: Miles Bridges understands there are mixed feelings on him arriving in the Valley. He takes full responsibility for his actions, has been to counseling and therapy to be a better person and wants to earn the trust of the fanbase and community.
Duane Rankin: Miles Bridges admitted there was tension at first with Hornets fans and that he earned trust through community actions. Said Hornets fans love him and vice versa and he hopes to do the same in Phoenix. #Suns
Kellan Olson: Brian Gregory described Miles Bridges as a perfect fit for everything the Suns want to be on the floor and applauded his work ethic off the floor as a strong fit too. Gregory said Bridges was on the top of their list for targets this offseason.
Duane Rankin: "I think Book deserves a ring." Miles Bridges as he talked about "going to war" with Devin Booker and looking to help him accomplish that." #Suns
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Following the trade acquisition of Miles Bridges, the Suns hope to extend him long-term, league sources told HoopsHype. Currently, the 28-year-old forward is on an expiring $22.83 million contract for the upcoming season.
Duane Rankin: Miles Bridges introductory press conference is now scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 at the team's practice facility. Was previously scheduled for Tuesday, July 21. #Suns
