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Serviceable performance in return Bridges ended Friday's 109-95 loss to the Bulls with 14 points (5-16 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block in 25 minutes.

Impact Bridges was eased back into action Friday, logging 25 minutes, during which time he fell just short of a double-double. His shooting left a lot to be desired, going just 5-of-16 from the field. However, given this was his first game since re-injuring his knee, it is certainly a good sign for his immediate playing future. Look for Bridges to play a little more when the Hornets host the 76ers on Monday.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miles Bridges returns to Hornets' lineup after 10-game absence | NBA.com The Hornets got a boost in their front court on Friday, with forward Miles Bridges returning to the lineup after missing 10 games because of...

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Miles Bridges returns to Hornets' lineup for game against Bulls

The struggling Charlotte Hornets got a boost in their front court, with forward Miles Bridges returning to the lineup against the Chicago Bulls after missing 10 games because of a...

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Returning to action Friday Bridges (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact The Hornets will get a significant boost on both ends of the court with the return of some established rotation pieces Friday, but no return is bigger than Bridges'. The six-year veteran will step on the court for the first time since Nov. 19 and should handle his regular workload while starting at one of the forward spots.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Bridges (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact The questionable tag is a step in the right direction for Bridges, as the six-year veteran hasn't stepped on the court since Nov. 19 due to a nagging right knee injury. Bridges has started in each of his 11 appearances this season, averaging 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miles Bridges and Tidjane Salaün receive status upgrades ahead of Friday night tilt in Chicago The Charlotte Hornets are finally getting healthy.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Out again Sunday Bridges (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Bridges hasn't placed since Nov. 19. His next chance to suit up won't come until Friday's game in Chicago. With Tidjane Salaun (ankle) also sidelined, Josh Green and Cody Martin have seen increased roles.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday against Cavs Bridges (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Bridges is set to miss his ninth straight game after aggravating a right knee injury. He has been cleared for individual on-court activity, but it's unclear what his exact timeline to return is. His next opportunity to play will be Sunday against the Pacers.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Absence to continue Thursday Bridges (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against New York.

Impact Bridges is amid a multi-week absence after aggravating a pre-existing right knee injury. Bridges began individual on-court activity at the end of November, but a concrete timeline to return has yet to be established.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Bridges (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Bridges will be sidelined for a seventh straight game due to a right knee injury. He's progressed to individual on-court activity, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Knicks. Tidjane Salaun is slated to start in his fifth straight game due to injuries to Bridges and Grant Williams (knee).

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Bridges (knee) will not play in Saturday's home game against the Hawks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Bridges' absence will mark his sixth straight. On the bright side, he was recently cleared to begin individual on-court activity and seemingly ramping things up for an eventual return to game action. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday versus the 76ers. In his absence, rookie Tidjane Salaun figures to continue starting at power forward.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Bridges (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Bridges is slated to miss a fifth straight game, but he has been cleared to begin individual on-court activity and is ramping up for a return to game action. He can also be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hawks, barring a quick return to full-contact drills. Rookie Tidjane Salaun continues to start at power forward in Bridges' absence.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Makes next step in recovery Charlotte announced Wednesday that Bridges (knee) has been cleared to begin individual on-court activity.

Impact Bridges is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Heat and remains without a target date to return, but he's trending in the right direction. Wednesday will be his fourth straight game on the shelf, and for now, the forward should be considered questionable at best for Friday's game against the Knicks.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Bridges (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Miami.

Impact Bridges is slated to miss a fourth straight game after aggravating a right knee injury. Charlotte's frontcourt remains depleted, so Tidjane Salaun, Josh Green, Cody Martin, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson should continue playing heavy minutes. Bridges' next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Knicks, but that's the first half of a back-to-back set.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will be re-evaluated in one week Bridges is out for Saturday's game against the Bucks and will miss at least one more additional game, so he's also out for the Monday matchup against the Magic.

Impact Bridges stepped on a foot late in the loss to the Nets on Tuesday, Nov. 19, and the contact reaggravated his previous right knee injury. As a result, Bridges, who already missed the win over the Pistons, will also miss the team's next two games and will be re-evaluated one week from the injury. That means the earliest he'll be eligible to return will be the Nov. 27 game against the Heat, though everything will depend on how he progresses in the coming days. The Hornets will probably remain with Moussa Diabate in the starting lineup as Bridges' replacement, a move that will slide Grant Williams to power forward.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Bridges (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Pistons.

Impact Bridges is dealing with lingering left knee soreness and will miss his fourth contest of the season after playing through the issue in the club's last three outings. With the 26-year-old forward sidelined, Moussa Diabate and Tidjane Salaun are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Bridges (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Pistons, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Bridges has been downgraded from probable to questionable Thursday due to right knee soreness. If the 26-year-old forward is unable to suit up, Moussa Diabate and Tidjane Salaun are candidates to receive increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Thursday Bridges is probable for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to left knee soreness.

Impact Bridges missed three straight games earlier in November due to a right knee injury, but it's his left knee bothering him now. Regardless, he's expected to suit up Thursday. Over his last three appearances, Bridges has averaged 19.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 21 in Tuesday's loss Bridges racked up 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 116-115 loss to the Nets.

Impact It was his biggest workload and best scoring effort in three games since returning to the lineup from a knee injury that cost him three contests, while the five made threes were a season high. Bridges is averaging 19.7 points, 6.0 boards, 4.3 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.0 steals since his return while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and 50.0 percent (12-for-24) from beyond the arc.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with triple-double Bridges closed Sunday's 128-114 loss to the Cavaliers with 19 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 27 minutes.

Impact Bridges put together yet another strong all-around performance and dished out a season-best eight assists in the loss. He's logged 27 minutes in two appearances since returning from a knee injury, so the club is evidently still capping his minutes in an effort to ease him back into action. Bridges averaged 30.4 minutes in his first eight games of the campaign and should be expected to regularly reach that threshold once his restriction is lifted.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Bridges (knee) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Bridges was listed as questionable prior to being deemed availble for Sunday's game, though it's unclear whether he will operate under a minutes restriction. The 26-year-old forward was able to play in Saturday's win over Milwaukee, during which he posted 19 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Sunday Bridges (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, will warm up with the intention of playing, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact The club will monitor both LaMelo Ball (finger) and Bridges during warmups and decide if they will play closer to tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET. If the 26-year-old forward is unable to give it a go, Tidjane Salaun and Moussa Diabate are candidates for increased roles.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Bridges is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to right knee injury management.

Impact Bridges made his return Saturday versus the Bucks following a three-game absence due to a knee injury and posted 19 points (7-15 FG), seven rebounds, three assists and a steal in 27 minutes. If he's sidelined for the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set, Tidjane Salaun and Moussa Diabate would be candidates for increased roles.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 points in return Bridges tallied 19 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes in Saturday's 115-114 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Bridges returned Saturday from a three-game absence due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Though he played just 27 minutes, he managed to finish with the second-most points on the Hornets behind LaMelo Ball (26). Given his recent return, it's unclear whether Bridges will be available for the second leg of a back-to-back Sunday against the undefeated Cavaliers.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Milwaukee Bridges (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Bridges has been upgraded from questionable to available despite being expected to miss at least two weeks due to a right knee bone bruise. The 26-year-old forward will likely reclaim his starting spot from Grant Williams against Milwaukee.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE