Mikal Bridges

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Knicks Make Shocking Move to Acquire Mikal Bridges from Nets in Blockbuster Trade!

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Breaking news: The Knicks trade for Mikal Bridges shakes up the NBA with a stunning exchange of players and draft picks!

In a jaw-dropping move that has sent shockwaves through the NBA, the New York Knicks have acquired Mikal Bridges from their crosstown rivals, the Brooklyn Nets, in a blockbuster trade. The deal involves sending Bojan Bogdanovic and a staggering five first-round picks to the Nets in exchange for the star forward. Bridges, known for his scoring prowess and all-around skills, is set to bring a new dynamic to the Knicks' lineup.

This trade marks a significant shift in the landscape of the NBA, with the Knicks making a bold statement by adding Bridges to their roster. The 6-foot-6 former Villanova standout is expected to make an immediate impact for the Knicks, reuniting with his former college teammates in New York. The excitement among Knicks fans is palpable as they eagerly anticipate Bridges taking the court in the iconic blue and orange jersey.

Mikal Bridges' impressive statistics with the Nets, averaging 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in his first full season with the team, make him a valuable addition to the Knicks. With his versatile playing style and championship experience from Villanova, Bridges is poised to become a cornerstone player for New York as they aim for a deep playoff run.

In a rare move that involves multiple draft picks, the Knicks have shown their commitment to building a winning team by parting ways with future assets to secure Bridges. The trade not only bolsters the Knicks' lineup but also sets the stage for intense matchups between the New York teams in the upcoming seasons.

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Sources -- Knicks to acquire Mikal Bridges from Nets - ESPN (ESPN)

The Nets will send Mikal Bridges and a 2026 second-round pick to the Knicks for Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks, a 2025 protected ...

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Nets trade Mikal Bridges to Knicks in blockbuster move, reports say (NBC New York)

The New York Knicks on Tuesday reportedly acquired Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges for Bojan Bogdanovic and five first-round picks, among others.

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Knicks reportedly acquire Mikal Bridges from Nets for Bojan ... (FOXSports.com)

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to trade Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, according to a report from ESPN on Tuesday.

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Nets trade Mikal Bridges to Knicks: Sources (The Athletic)

Bridges averaged 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists for the Nets in his first full season in Brooklyn.

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Report: Nets trading Mikal Bridges to Knicks for Bojan Bogdanović ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Nets are getting four unprotected first round draft picks in the deal that adds yet another Villanova player to the Knicks' roster.

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NBA Rumors: Mikal Bridges Traded to Knicks; Bojan Bogdanović ... (Bleacher Report)

Mikal Bridges is on the move. The Brooklyn Nets are trading Bridges to the New York Knicks in exchange for Bojan Bogdanović, according to ESPN's Adrian…

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Mikal Bridges traded to Knicks: Ex-Villanova star acquired for five ... (CBSSports.com)

The Knicks will send the Nets unprotected first-round picks in 2025, 2027, 2029 and 2031 along with a protected 2025 first-round pick from the Bucks, an ...

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Mikal Bridges traded from Nets to Knicks, per reports (Arizona Sports)

Brooklyn Nets forward and former Phoenix Sun Mikal Bridges has been traded to the New York Knicks, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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New York Knicks acquiring Mikal Bridges in pricey trade with ... (USA TODAY)

The Knicks are swinging a pricey trade with the crosstown rival Nets for Mikal Bridges, who is set to line up alongside several Villanova teammates.

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Knicks reunite Mikal Bridges with Villanova teammates in ... (Fox News)

Mikal Bridges is back with his Villanova brothers, as the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets reportedly reached a blockbuster trade sending the 6-foot-6 ...

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Reports: Knicks to acquire Mikal Bridges from Nets for haul of picks ... (NBA.com)

New York will reportedly send five 1st-round picks to Brooklyn, among other assets, in exchange for veteran forward Mikal Bridges.

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Brooklyn Nets' Return on Kevin Durant Trade Grows Following Mikal ... (Sports Illustrated)

One day removed from the 2024 NBA Draft -- an event in which the Nets have no skin in the game -- the team moved Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks. No, ...

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Knicks to land Mikal Bridges in mega trade with Nets, reuniting the ... (NorthJersey.com)

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks are set to acquire Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected ...

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Mikal Bridges traded to Knicks: Ex-Villanova star acquired for four ... (CBSSports.com)

Bridges now joins former Wildcats Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart in New York.

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Nets Trade Mikal Bridges to Knicks for Bojan Bogdanovic and Picks ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Knicks now boast four former Villanova players on their roster in Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart. All four of those players won a ...

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Knicks set on re-signing OG Anunoby after Mikal Bridges trade ... (CBSSports.com)

In the Bridges deal, the Knicks acquire the starting two-way wing while sending Brooklyn Nets a total of five future first-round picks (New York's unprotected ...

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What trading Mikal Bridges means for the Nets' future (New York Daily News)

The Nets and Knicks had not made a trade since 1983 before Tuesday night's deal. It was previously reported that Nets general manager Sean Marks was hesitant to ...

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Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets (NBC News)

Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates, ...

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Mikal Bridges Trade Evaluation: Did The Knicks Or Nets Win The ... (Forbes)

The Brooklyn Nets are trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for seven first-round picks on the eve of the 2024 NBA draft.

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The Nets traded Mikal Bridges to the Knicks — what's in it for the ... (FOXSports.com)

The blockbuster deal between the Knicks and Nets had more to it than Mikal Bridges rejoining his former Villanova teammates, Yaron Weitzman says.

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Mikal Bridges trade: Next for Knicks? Attention turns to free agency ... (CBSSports.com)

But in more practical terms, the deal leaves the Knicks in a somewhat incomplete state. New York now has only seven players under guaranteed contracts for next ...

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Knicks to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the cross-town Nets (MarketWatch)

Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates, two...

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Mikal Bridges Trade Could Force Knicks Into Tough Choices In Free ... (Forbes)

The Mikal Bridges trade could force the New York Knicks into effectively having to choose between re-signing OG Anunoby or Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency ...

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Knicks trade for Nets forward Mikal Bridges (Yahoo Sports)

The Knicks have acquired Nets forward Mikal Bridges on Tuesday night in a package involving Bojan Bogdanovic.

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Mikal Bridges traded to Knicks: Just like when Kevin Durant asked ... (CBSSports.com)

Brooklyn maximized Bridges' value and charted a new course with a blockbuster pair of trades.

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Inside the Mikal Bridges trade: What it means for the Knicks and the ... (Yahoo Sports)

The deal equates to six total years of draft capital, one of the largest — if not the largest — returns for a player never to be named an All-Star in NBA ...

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Knicks' projected starting lineup following Mikal Bridges trade with ... (NorthJersey.com)

As the 2024 NBA Draft arives, the New York Knicks have already made a huge move this week. The Knicks are acquiring forward Mikal Bridges and a 2026 ...

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Mikal Bridges trade breakdown, and why two players not in the draft ... (The Athletic)

Big picture: The Nets are set up to have their own high draft pick in 2025, five incoming first-rounders from the Knicks trade, and an absolute boatload of cap ...

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Sixers Column: Fiasco for Philly after Mikal Bridges goes to Knicks (The Morning Call)

The tragic comedy that is the Sixers of the late 20-teens and early 2020s just took one of its darkest and most inventive turns yet.Six years after the ...

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Knicks' Mikal Bridges blockbuster a definitive Jalen Brunson sign (New York Post)

If you list the biggest Knicks gambles of the Mikal Bridges trade, you won't get past 1 or 2 without the double-down on Jalen Brunson.

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A catalog of unhinged instant reactions to the Mikal Bridges trade (Posting and Toasting)

The Knicks made a seismic move last night. Steven Louis blogged his first thoughts.

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