On June 26, Beijing time, Woj, a well-known reporter for ESPN, reported that the Nets have agreed in principle to trade Mikal Bridges to the Knicks for Bojan, four unprotected first-round picks, a protected first-round pick from the Bucks, an unprotected draft pick swap and a second-round pick.
According to Woj, the Knicks sent four unprotected first-round picks in 2025, 2027, 2029 and 2031. A protected first-round pick from the Bucks is in 2025. The draft pick swap is 2028. The second-round pick is from 2025. In addition, veteran shooter Bojan was added to exchange Bridges from the Nets.
According to Knicks reporter Ian Begley, the Nets didn't want to send Bridges to the Knicks at first, but the players forced the deal by telling the rest of the league. Bridges' agent team made it clear to the Nets that Bridge wants to travel to the Knicks to reunite with Villanova alumni Brunson, Hart and DiVincenzo.
Bridges is the NBA's famous "Iron Man". He was drafted by the 76ers in the 2018 draft and then traded to the Suns. At last year's trade deadline, the Nets sent Durant and TJ Warren to Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Crowder, four first-rounders and a 2028 draft swap from the Suns.
Bridges has been on full duty in 474 career regular season games and has also made 39 playoff appearances. In his one-and-a-half-season with the Nets, he averaged 21.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 45 percent from the field, 37 percent from three-point range and 84 percent from the free throw line. is a very good 3D player. The arrival of Iron Man Bridges will inevitably be reused by Thibodeau. He's known for his aggressive use of players.
It is worth mentioning that after the Knicks get Bridges, they will have four alumni from Villanova University - Bridges, Brunson, Hart, and DiVincenzo. In this regard, Knicks guard Hart even tweeted: "Yo Yo @ Bridges, you finally joined my ranks." Bridges himself pushed: "It's crazy hahaha." ”
Knicks reporter Ian Begley said he was told that bringing in Bridge and renewing Anunoby's contract are not in conflict, and that renewing Anunoby's contract remains the team's top priority right now. Currently, Anunoby has declined to exercise his $19.9 million player option for next season to become a full free agent. The Knicks are in full swing to sign Anunoby.
Last season, the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference semifinals with a lack of major generals. Next season, with the addition of Ohashi, the Knicks will become stronger, and their goal will naturally be to win the championship. James L. Edwards III even tweeted: If the Knicks don't make it to the Eastern Conference finals in the next two years, then they will have a bit more leverage. Then again, the Knicks already have a place in the East.