Miles Bridges

Professional basketball player

American Flint, Michigan, United States Aries 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth21/03/1998
Age28 years
BirthplaceFlint, Michigan, United States
Zodiac SignAries

Latest News about Miles Bridges

30/10/2026

Bridges scored 24 points with 10 rebounds in a 127-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the Emirates NBA Cup. It was his best scoring game for the Suns so far.

28/06/2026

The Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns, with the Suns sending guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick. The Suns also included picks in the deal and made the move official in July 2026. Bridges was described as a veteran forward who gives the Suns a scoring boost, despite fan concern over his past off-court issues.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMiles Emmanuel Bridges Sr.
SummaryAmerican professional basketball player who plays as a small forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans before being drafted in 2018. He was traded to the Phoenix Suns in June 2026.
NicknameSky Miles

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight225 lbs (102 kg)
PositionSmall forward

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolHuntington Prep School, Huntington, West Virginia
CollegeMichigan State University

Personal Life

SpouseMichelle Johnson
Children
  • Ace Miles Bridges
  • Ayla Marie Bridges

Family

FatherRaymond Bridges
MotherCynthia Bridges
SiblingTara Rushing (sister)

Career

DraftSelected 12th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA Draft, then traded to the Charlotte Hornets on draft night
Charlotte HornetsPlayed for the Hornets from 2018; re-signed on a 3-year, $75 million contract in July 2024
TradeTraded to the Phoenix Suns on 28/06/2026
Notable Achievements
  • Rising Stars Challenge MVP (2020)
  • Participated in the Slam Dunk Contest (2019)
  • Career-high 46 points in a game (08/03/2025)
Notable AbsenceMissed the 2022-23 season following a domestic violence incident
Phoenix SunsAcquired from the Charlotte Hornets on 28/06/2026 in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick; wears number 22
League SuspensionSuspended for 30 games in April 2023, with a 20-game credit because he missed the entire 2022-23 season

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His father introduced him to basketball at the age of two.
2. He is known for his vertical leap and explosive first step.
3. He is an occasional rapper.
4. He was a five-star recruit ranked among the top players in his 2016 class.

Also born on 21 March

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