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LaMelo Ball has never been shy about who his best teammate is, and Miles Bridges has been at the top of that list since the moment they shared the floor. This is why trading Bridges could affect the locker room health negatively for the Charlotte Hornets. 

Their chemistry isn’t just on‑court synergy—it’s a genuine bond that’s been there since Ball’s rookie year. Ball’s closest teammate leaving could test his patience with the franchise, especially if there is a down year from the performance of the team.

Jeff Peterson continued to keep Bridges around despite the trade chatter. If the Hornets are willing to pull that trigger, they need to understand this could potentially push their franchise star to his breaking point.

Miles Bridges is a potential trade candidate, but he’s been with LaMelo from the start

Bridges has been with the franchise so long that he holds a notorious league record of most games without a single playoff appearance. It’s a reminder that loyalty rarely gets rewarded in today’s NBA, where rosters turnover annually and even productive veterans become expendable when contracts expire. And with Bridges entering the final year of his deal, teams naturally view him as a movable piece rather than a long‑term pillar.

He’s slated to make nearly $23 million in 2026-27, and while I fully expect him to be on the roster when the…