Miles Bridges, Charlotte Hornets forward, has taken an unusual stance in the NBA, effectively deciding his own fate past the trade deadline. Agent Rich Paul announced that Bridges won’t approve any trades and wishes to stay with the Hornets beyond the upcoming Thursday’s deadline. The NBA trade deadline day usually brings a flurry of changes in team rosters. However, Hornets roster will retain Bridges for the remainder of the season.

Contrary to the anticipation of many, who saw him as a potential pick at the league’s trade deadline, Bridges position was driven by the unique circumstances of his contract. When a player renews a deal with his previous team on a one-year or two-year basis, it presents a unique situation, and Bridges has chosen to leverage this.

Rumors were surfacing that the Phoenix Suns showed a strong interest in acquiring Bridges’ talents. Notwithstanding the limited assets they have at hand at the 2024 NBA trade deadline, their plans now need a re-think, as any possibility of adding Miles Bridges to their roster has come to an abrupt halt.

This rare move by Bridges reaffirms his loyalty towards the Hornets and shows his intent to stay and keep contributing to the team. Ultimately, as it stands, contending teams looking to augment their ranks with Bridges had to look elsewhere at the trade deadline.