Bridges averaged 19.6 points and 4.5 rebounds last season with the Nets
Knicks reunite Mikal Bridges with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo from Villanova
Nets get an unprotected pick swap with the Knicks in 2038 and a second-round selection from the Knicks
Nets receive unprotected New York first-round picks in 2025, 2027, 2029, and 2031
New York Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from Brooklyn Nets on June 25, 2024
In a surprising turn of events, the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets have made a trade deal on June 25, 2024. According to multiple reports, the Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the Nets in exchange for forward Bojan Bogdanovic and an extensive package of draft picks.
Bridges, a versatile swingman who has never missed a game during his six-year NBA career, averaged 19.6 points and 4.5 rebounds last season with the Nets. He is eligible to sign a two-year extension with the Knicks on Oct. 1 and can extend for an additional three years if he chooses to do so.
The Knicks are now reuniting Mikal Bridges with three of his former Villanova teammates: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo. With Bridges' addition, the Knicks could potentially boast one of the NBA's best perimeter defenses alongside OG Anunoby and Hart.
The Nets will receive unprotected New York first-round picks in 2025, 2027, 2029, and 2031. They also get an unprotected pick swap with the Knicks in 2038 and a second-round selection from the Knicks.
Bridges' acquisition marks a significant move for the Knicks as they aim to strengthen their roster for potential title runs in upcoming seasons.
The Knicks and Nets made a trade on June 25, 2024, in which the Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the Nets.
Mikal Bridges has never missed a game in his NBA career and averaged 19.6 points for Brooklyn during the previous season.
Bridges is eligible to sign a two-year extension with the Knicks on Oct. 1, and can extend for an additional three years if he chooses to do so.
The Knicks acquired Bojan Bogdanovic, five first-round draft picks, a first-round pick swap and a second-round selection from the Nets in exchange for Bridges and other assets.
Bridges has played a total of 474 games in his career, the longest streak in the NBA over the past 40 seasons.
The Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the Nets in a surprising trade.
The Knicks kept their picks (the 24th and 25th overall) for the draft.
Mikal Bridges will likely replace DiVincenzo in the starting lineup, assuming Anunoby returns.
Bridges is on a team-friendly deal with two years and roughly $48 million remaining.
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The article contains several instances of editorializing and pontification by the author. The author expresses their opinion that the Knicks are 'earnest in their pursuit of the championship' and that Brooklyn was 'seen around the league as too reluctant to assist the Knicks’ championship pursuit'. The author also states that Mikal Bridges became Brooklyn's 'best player by default' and that his trade haul was 'hefty considering his shortcomings in the top role'. These statements are not facts, but rather opinions and interpretations of the author. Additionally, there is a lack of disclosure of sources for some information presented in the article.
The Knicks had been sitting on their chest of picks for years waiting for the right opportunity, stopping just short of completing a deal two years ago for Donovan Mitchell.
Brooklyn’s haul for Bridges – four unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2027, 2029, 2031), a 2025 protected first rounder rerouted from the Bucks, a 2028 unprotected pick swap and a 20 twenty-five second-round pick – was hefty considering his shortcomings in the top role.
Mikal Bridges crossed the bridge to complete the Nova gang, beginning an earnest Knicks pursuit of the championship.
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The article contains several informal fallacies, including an appeal to popularity and an appeal to emotion. The author states that the Knicks are 'earnest in their pursuit of the championship' and that they have been 'sitting on their chest of picks for years waiting for the right opportunity.' These statements are not based on any facts or evidence presented in the article, but rather on the author's assumptions and biases. The author also uses inflammatory language when describing Brooklyn as having 'failed' with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, implying that these players were solely responsible for the team's struggles. Additionally, there are several instances of dichotomous depiction, such as describing the Nets as being 'too reluctant to assist the Knicks championship pursuit' and Brooklyn's haul for Bridges as 'hefty considering his shortcomings in the top role.' These statements oversimplify complex situations and present false dichotomies. However, no formal fallacies were identified.
]The Nets, who have lived in the shadow of their rival’s popularity, were seen around the league as too reluctant to assist the Knicks championship pursuit.[
Brooklyn’s haul for Bridges was hefty considering his shortcomings in the top role.
Mikal Bridges has been traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks
Bojan Bogdanović and various draft picks have been sent to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Mikal Bridges and a 2026 second-round pick
Mikal Bridges averaged 26.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in his first stint with the Brooklyn Nets during the 2022-23 season (not included in other articles)
Mikal Bridges can bring secondary scoring to deepen the Knicks lineup for potential title run in 2025
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Mikal Bridges averaged 26.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in his first stint with the Brooklyn Nets during the 2022-23 season
Mikal Bridges averaged 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in the current season with the Brooklyn Nets
The Nets struggled to a 32-50 record and an 11th-place finish in the Eastern Conference this season
The Brooklyn Nets agreed to trade Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for a package that includes forward Bojan Bogdanovic, five first-round picks and other draft assets.
Brooklyn will receive New York’s first-round picks in 2025, 2027, 2029 and 2031, plus a 2025 protected first-round pick that originally belonged to Milwaukee.
The Knicks could sport one of the NBA’s best perimeter defenses with Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Hart.
New York is reuniting Mikal Bridges with three of his former Villanova teammates: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo.
Bridges has never been named to the all-star team, but he is a well-regarded two-way contributor who earned an all-defensive team selection in 2021-22 and has never missed a game during his six-year NBA career.
