The New York Knicks wasted little time this offseason in the drive to improve the roster. The organization acquired promising forward Mikal Bridges in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets.
The Knicks agreed to part ways with four unprotected first-round picks, a protected 2025 first-round selection from the Milwaukee Bucks, an unprotected 2028 pick swap, and a 2025 Nets’ second-round selection.
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The massive trade puts Bridges back with his former Villanova Teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo. He joins a promising young core group that has helped transform the Knicks into a playoff constant in the Eastern Conference.
New York is hoping Bridges’ arrival gives them a much-needed added element that can push them into championship contention. He has continued to emerge as a promising two-way talent, largely experiencing a significant boon offensively during his time with Brooklyn.
He will have the opportunity to expand on that with the Knicks as one of their primary offensive factors. The 27-year-old is coming off averaging 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. Meanwhile, he shot 43.6 percent from the floor and 37.2 percent from beyond the arc in 82 regular-season games.
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Bridges has proven to be a durable player who can stretch the floor with his shooting and create his own offense. Meanwhile, his length and defensive prowess make him a strong asset on that end of the floor.
He’s entering the third year of his four-year, $90.9 million deal. His contract doesn’t include a player option for the final year.
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