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Dennis Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. Smith was a priority for the Nets at the start of free agency. Smith is coming off a bounce back season for the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 8.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 25.7 minutes over 54 games. Smith is represented by John Noonan. … [Read more...] about Dennis Smith Jr., Nets Agree To One-Year Deal

Miles Bridges has signed a $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 23-24 season with the Charlotte Hornets, which will allow him to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Talks on a new deal with the Hornets stalled and Bridges decided to stop pursuing an offer sheet or sign-and-trade opportunities. Bridges has veto power over any trade this season. Bridges will be … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges Signs $7.9M Qualifying Offer With Hornets

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a five-year Designated Rookie Max extension worth up to $260 million. Ball would need to make an All-NBA team this season to qualify. … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball, Hornets Agree To Five-Year, $260M Extension

Miles Bridges and his agents at Klutch Sports have broached the possibility of the Charlotte Hornets pulling his qualifying offer, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Bridges sat out last season following his domestic violence arrest and subsequent felony no contest plea. The NBA retroactively suspended Bridges with a portion of those games applied to last season. The … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges Inquire With Hornets On Pulling Qualifying Offer

The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in Miles Bridges in restricted free agency. Bridges was not signed during the 2022 offseason following his domestic violence arrest and subsequent no contest plea. Bridges received a 30-game suspension with a portion applied to the 22-23 season. Bridges received a $7.9 million qualifying offer from the Charlotte Hornets, which gives them … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Interested In Miles Bridges