Overview
- League reporting identifies Golden State, Milwaukee and Phoenix among teams pursuing Bridges ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, with no agreement in place.
- Bridges told the Charlotte Observer he would rather remain with the Hornets and is focusing on games while acknowledging trade uncertainty.
- Charlotte is seeking at least one first-round pick, and possibly two, which executives say has kept talks from advancing.
- Bridges is averaging about 18.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists and is on a descending deal worth $25 million this season and $22.8 million next season.
- Teams are weighing Bridges’ documented domestic-violence history and potential backlash, a factor some executives say could limit suitors.