Hornets’ Miles Bridges denied entry into Canada, missed loss to Raptors due to 'personal reasons'

Bridges missed the Hornets' game against the Raptors on Sunday night after being denied admission into Canada. Hornets stated Bridges skipped game for "personal reasons."

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A deleted tweet stated that Bridges "got denied in the 6." Drake, a Toronto native, calls the city The 6 due to its six phone area codes.

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Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer said that the team was trying to remedy the issue so Bridges could play. No such thing happened. About an hour before the game, the team declared him out.

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Bridge's denial has not been explained. Bridges was likely denied admission because Canada can bar criminals. Who's admitted depends on Canada's discretion. Criminal record holders can waive exclusion for a price.

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Bridges pled no guilty to felony domestic violence for harming a child's parent on Nov. 3, 2022. He received three years probation without jail time. Bridges is accused of violating a domestic violence court order on Feb. 20.

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Bridges played basketball again Nov. 17 after a year and a half. He missed all of 2022-2023 and last played on April 10, 2022. This year, Bridges averages 19.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 14 games.

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Toronto beat Charlotte 114-99 on Monday night, holding them scoreless over the final two minutes. Pascal Siakam posted 27 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists for the Raptors, while Scottie Barnes had 22 and 17.

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P.J. Washington scored 15 points and Terry Rozier 22 points and seven assists for the Hornets. The Hornets have lost their previous five games and are 7-18.

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On Wednesday in Indianapolis, the team will play the Indiana Pacers. Bridges' return date remains unknown. Toronto will host the Hornets again in March.

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Hornets’ Miles Bridges denied entry into Canada, missed loss to Raptors due to 'personal reasons'

Bridges missed the Hornets' game against the Raptors on Sunday night after being denied admission into Canada. Hornets stated Bridges skipped game for "personal reasons."

A deleted tweet stated that Bridges "got denied in the 6." Drake, a Toronto native, calls the city The 6 due to its six phone area codes.

Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer said that the team was trying to remedy the issue so Bridges could play. No such thing happened. About an hour before the game, the team declared him out.

Bridge's denial has not been explained. Bridges was likely denied admission because Canada can bar criminals. Who's admitted depends on Canada's discretion. Criminal record holders can waive exclusion for a price.

Bridges pled no guilty to felony domestic violence for harming a child's parent on Nov. 3, 2022. He received three years probation without jail time. Bridges is accused of violating a domestic violence court order on Feb. 20.

Bridges played basketball again Nov. 17 after a year and a half. He missed all of 2022-2023 and last played on April 10, 2022. This year, Bridges averages 19.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 14 games.

Toronto beat Charlotte 114-99 on Monday night, holding them scoreless over the final two minutes. Pascal Siakam posted 27 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists for the Raptors, while Scottie Barnes had 22 and 17.

P.J. Washington scored 15 points and Terry Rozier 22 points and seven assists for the Hornets. The Hornets have lost their previous five games and are 7-18.

On Wednesday in Indianapolis, the team will play the Indiana Pacers. Bridges' return date remains unknown. Toronto will host the Hornets again in March.

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