{"id":17937,"date":"2024-06-26T16:57:39","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T11:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=451742"},"modified":"2024-06-26T16:57:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T11:27:39","slug":"knicks-land-mikal-bridges-in-massive-exchange-of-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/nba\/knicks-land-mikal-bridges-in-massive-exchange-of-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Knicks land Mikal Bridges in massive exchange of picks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Knicks are splashing out to snag one of the hottest stars on the 2024 trade market.<\/p>\n<p>In a jaw-dropping move, the Knicks secured Nets sensation Mikal Bridges in a mega-deal featuring Bojan Bogdanovic and a mountain of first-round picks.<\/p>\n<p>Since his arrival in Brooklyn as part of the Kevin Durant trade in 2022-23, Bridges has been lighting it up. Over 109 games with the Nets, he\u2019s averaged 21.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, shooting an impressive 44.7 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from beyond the arc. This marks a significant leap from his stint with the Suns, where he averaged 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.<\/p>\n<h3>Trade Details<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s the scoop on the trade specifics:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knicks Receive:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mikal Bridges<\/li>\n<li>Unprotected pick swap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nets Receive:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bojan Bogdanovic<\/li>\n<li>Four unprotected first-round picks<\/li>\n<li>Bucks protected first-round pick<\/li>\n<li>Second-round pick<\/li>\n<li>Unprotected pick swap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to ESPN\u2019s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks have given up at least five first-round picks, a second-round pick, and Bogdanovic to land Bridges. The two teams also exchanged an unprotected pick swap, though the exact picks haven\u2019t been detailed yet.<\/p>\n<p>Bridges joins a Knicks squad that already boasts his former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart. The trio, along with Bridges, were key players on Villanova\u2019s 2017-18 national championship-winning team.<\/p>\n<p>The Knicks had recently picked up Bogdanovic at the 2024 NBA trade deadline, acquiring him and Alec Burks from the Pistons in a deal involving Quentin Grimes, Malachi Flynn, Evan Fournier, Ryan Arcidiacono, and a couple of second-round picks.<\/p>\n<p>During his short stint with the Knicks, Bogdanovic didn\u2019t start a game but managed to average 10.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 19.2 minutes off the bench. In the playoffs, he appeared in four games, averaging 6 points and 3 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"zephr-feature_article-content-body\">\n<section id=\"article-body\">\n<div>\n<h2><strong>Updated Knicks depth chart<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table style=\"height: 185px\" border=\"1\" width=\"1016\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2nd<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PG<\/td>\n<td>Jalen Brunson<\/td>\n<td>Miles McBride<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SG<\/td>\n<td>Donte DiVincenzo<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SF<\/td>\n<td>Mikal Bridges<\/td>\n<td>Josh Hart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PF<\/td>\n<td>Julius Randle<\/td>\n<td>Taj Gibson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<td>Mitchell Robinson<\/td>\n<td>Jericho Sims (team option)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Mikal Bridges contract details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a0f32c30-2713-40cc-8f5d-7ad05811f84b\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Mikal Bridges inked a rookie extension back in October 2021, locking him into a four-year, $90.9 million deal. Fast forward, and he\u2019s got two years left on that contract.<\/p>\n<p>Those remaining two years come with a hefty price tag for the Knicks, as they are the priciest years of his contract. Bridges will be raking in over $23 million per year, making him a significant investment for New York.<\/p>\n<p>While the financial commitment is substantial, the Knicks are banking on Bridges\u2019 talent and star power to elevate their game. With his proven track record and solid stats, he\u2019s expected to be a key player in their quest for success.<\/p>\n<p>So, Knicks fans, get ready to see if Bridges can deliver on his lucrative deal and help take the team to new heights!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table style=\"height: 198px\" border=\"1\" width=\"1030\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Cap Hit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Cap%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2024-25<\/td>\n<td>28<\/td>\n<td>$23.3 million<\/td>\n<td>16.52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2025-26<\/td>\n<td>29<\/td>\n<td>$24.9 million<\/td>\n<td>16.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"zephr-feature_outbrain\">\n<div class=\"ob-smartfeed-wrapper feedIdx-0\">\n<div id=\"outbrain_widget_0\" class=\"OUTBRAIN\" data-widget-id=\"GS_1\" data-ob-mark=\"true\" data-browser=\"chrome\" data-os=\"win32\" data-dynload=\"\" data-idx=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ob-widget ob-feed-layout CRAB_FEED_1\">\n<div class=\"ob-widget-footer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Knicks are splashing out to snag one of the hottest stars on the 2024 trade market. 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