Offensive Game
Versatile scorer who attacks the basket with power and has developed reliable mid-range and three-point shooting.
Career Journey
Charlotte Hornets
2018-2024
Indiana Pacers
2024-2025
Charlotte Hornets
2025-present
Physical Forward
Known for aggressive play and athleticism
Michigan State Product
Standout at Michigan State before being drafted
Career Earnings
~$50M
Estimated total NBA career salary
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 17.1 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 46.0% | 33.3% |
Bridges spent his best years in Charlotte as the primary offensive option on teams that rarely won, averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in his final season there — on 33 percent shooting across 445 three-point attempts, which is the number that framed the trade market for him. Phoenix acquired him in June 2026, sending Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick to Charlotte while also adding a 2029 first and a 2027 second. He arrives as a 28-year-old entering the last year of his contract, which makes the fit question urgent rather than theoretical for both sides.
Offensive Game
Versatile scorer who attacks the basket with power and has developed reliable mid-range and three-point shooting.
Defensive Game
Physical, high-effort defender who guards small forwards and power forwards; strong rebounding.
Intangibles
Understands his role and maximizes his tools within Charlotte's offensive system.
Off the Court
Youth outreach in Flint, Michigan
Charlotte-area community programs
Did You Know?
Bridges grew up in Flint, Michigan — the same city that shaped his toughness and blue-collar approach to the game
His 2022 Dunk Contest performance at NBA All-Star Weekend showcased his elite above-the-rim athleticism to a national audience
He is one of a generation of Flint athletes who view representing their city on the biggest stages as a point of deep pride
Career Honors
Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2017)
All-Big Ten (2018)
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