The NBA suspends Miles Bridges for 30 games without pay

Miles Bridges, who was still a free agent, missed the entire 2022-23 season.

NEW YORK The NBA announced today that Miles Bridges has been suspended 30 games without pay for domestic violence against the mother of his children.

The incident occurred on June 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, after which Mr. Bridges was arrested and charged with several crimes. On November 3, 2022, Mr. Bridges entered a plea of ​​no contest to the domestic violence charge, and the remaining charges against him were dismissed.

The NBA conducted its own investigation into the matter, reviewed all available materials and interviewed numerous third-party witnesses and parties involved. The NBA also consults with a group of domestic violence experts to provide guidance to the league in such cases. A 30-game suspension is based on all relevant facts and circumstances, taking into account the conduct and its outcome and outcome. criminal case, among others.

After his arrest and plea, Mr. Bridges did not sign an NBA contract for the 2022-23 season because he missed all 82 games. In recognition of the result, the NBA has deemed that 20 of the suspensions have already been played. If Mr. Bridges signs an NBA contract, he must miss the first 10 games in which he is otherwise eligible and able to play.