June 25, 2024
The Nets traded Bridges to the Knicks in exchange for
Bojan Bogdanovic (foot/wrist), four unprotected first-round picks, a protected first-round pick via the Bucks, an unprotected pick swap and a second-round pick on Tuesday,
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
ANALYSISBridges will head to the Knicks after being traded from Phoenix to Brooklyn in a package for
Kevin Durant in 2022-23. Last season, Bridges averaged 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.8 minutes across 82 appearances, all of which were starts. In New York, Bridges will likely start at one of the forward spots, especially if the team is unable to retain
OG Anunoby in free agency. Bridges is one of the league's most effective three-and-D wings, has displayed impressive availability throughout his career, and has a good relationship with former Villanova teammates
Jalen Brunson,
Donte DiVincenzo and
Josh Hart.