Miles Bridge (Image Credits: Imagn)

Hornets’ Miles Bridges Emerging As Target For Three Western Conference Teams

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports
By Ayushi Bhardwaj | Last updated Jan 20, 2026 6:18 PM ET

The trade period is becoming very active, and along with it, the old-timers are back. One of the players from the Charlotte Hornets, whose trade value is slowly rising, is being considered by teams already eyeing that trade and the playoffs, with wing scorers as their priority as the due date approaches.

NBA reporter Evan Sidery said in January 2026 that the interest in Miles Bridges is escalating. He stated that four teams have shown interest in discussing a trade.

Sidery wrote, “The Bucks, Clippers, Kings, and Lakers have recently shown exploratory trade interest in Miles Bridges. The Hornets appear open to moving Bridges for the right price.”

The Bucks, Clippers, Kings, and Lakers have recently shown exploratory trade interest in Miles Bridges.

The Hornets appear open to moving Bridges for the right price.

Bridges is averaging 19.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists this season for Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/UhNHzAwQsq
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 20, 2026

This season, Bridges is averaging 19.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He is in the second year of a $75 million three-year contract. The $25 million salary for the 2025-26 season makes it easier to match in trades.

Lakers Emerge as Key Suitor for Miles Bridges as Trade Deadline Nears

Miles Bridges (Photo by Imagn Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing one of the toughest stretches of their season. Injuries and uneven results have prompted the front office to seek roster help. As the February 5 deadline nears, recent podcast appearances by Byron Scott and Danny Green have also revisited past Lakers decisions, underscoring why the team is again searching for wing support.

According to Forbes’ Evan Sidery, the Lakers are among the teams that have shown interest in Bridges. The Bucks, Clippers, and Kings are additionally involved in the trades. Charlotte has indicated a willingness to listen, thus opening the way for discussions to proceed.

Bridges is the perfect candidate for L.A.’s needs. He is a good scorer, has size, and versatility on the wing. Because of the contract’s affordability and consistent output, he is still on the list as the cutoff approaches.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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