Nets general manager Sean Marks: Mikal Bridges did not request a trade

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Mikal Bridges is speaking to the media tomorrow. First presser introduction of a new Knicks player since Kemba/Fournier. – 1:10 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Mikal Bridges is scheduled to speak with reporters tomorrow. It will be the first time the Knicks have done an offseason introductory press conference in three years. – 1:06 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
With the deal official Mikal Bridges will speak with the local beat writers tomorrow. – 1:06 PM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Mikal Bridges is speaking to the media tomorrow. First introduction of a new Knicks player since Kemba/Fournier. – 1:04 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
New Knicks addition Mikal Bridges will talk to reporters tomorrow – 1:03 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks said Trendon Watford is a priority when asked about the Nets’ free agents from last season:
“The hope is that Trendon will be back. We would love for him to be part of this group, so that would be a priority for us. The rest of it I think we’re letting the dust settle pic.twitter.com/NgrvSST3sO – 12:58 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Noah Clowney on the Mikal Bridges trade:
“It’s an opportunity for me. No shade to him, that’s my dawg, I love him, but to see us going into more of a rebuild, that’s an amazing opportunity for me, and I gotta try to take advantage of that.” pic.twitter.com/Z8Xu4Yssb3 – 12:34 PM

Evan Barnes @evan_b
Noah Clowney said he was playing pool with his family when he heard about Mikal Bridges being traded.
“I feel like he should be proud…to get traded for 5 first round picks, it’s superstar level things.” (Nets also got a 1st swap) – 12:31 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Noah Clowney said Mikal Bridges should feel “proud” that the Knicks gave up so much to get him. No shade, added that he plans on taking full advantage of the opportunity created by Bridges’ absence. – 12:25 PM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nets GM Sean Marks denied Mikal Bridges requested a trade to the New York Knicks.
“Mikal didn’t know until I called him. I think it’s been reported that Mikal wanted to leave or request a trade. That could not be further from the truth. That not in his character or who he is.” pic.twitter.com/j5strqcDg6 – 12:10 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Asked Sean Marks about the conversations he’s had with the Nets’ other free agents. He specifically mentioned Trendon Watford, said the team would love to have him back. – 12:04 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Asked Sean Marks whether a potential Bridges trade was discussed during Brooklyn’s interviews with Jordi Fernandez:
“It’s very important to be upfront when you’re hiring a coach… He knew well ahead that this was an avenue that we could be going down. He’s bought in completely.” pic.twitter.com/y3bkjmsWPt – 12:04 PM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
We’re live at 12p on The Putback with the great @KendrickPerkins talking Knicks, Nets, Mikal Bridges, the offseason and more. @ChelseaSherrod is our host. Show is on all SNY social platforms. Here is YouTube link: youtube.com/watch?v=JFI7uD… – 11:58 AM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Dariq Whitehead putting up some corner threes at practice.
Sean Marks said Whitehead does not have any limitations ahead of Summer League. pic.twitter.com/F0XbJGP2Jr – 11:46 AM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
How defense is driving big NBA offseason decisions, from Mikal Bridges to Trae Young
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cbssports.com/nba/news/how-d… – 11:45 AM

Evan Barnes @evan_b
Sean Marks said the #Nets will be “strategic and let it play out” moving forward this summer when it comes to additional roster moves this offseason.
“We have to be patient. We’re not going to be in a hurry” – 11:26 AM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks said new coach Jordi Fernandez was made aware that this sort of pivot was a possibility during the interview process. #nets pic.twitter.com/1nKAEEEcoh – 11:15 AM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks on the loaded 2025 and ‘26 draft classes impacting #Rockets deal: “Yeah, that’s always a factor; we’re always looking 2, 3, 4 years ahead, so to try & navigate a pathway…not holding our picks that would’ve been detrimental to those two draft classes.” #nets pic.twitter.com/GJPPZvaoUS – 11:14 AM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
I asked Sean Marks about the conversations he’s had with the Nets’ other free agents. He specifically mentioned Trendon Watford, said the team would love to have him back. – 11:12 AM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks said he hopes RFA Trendon Watford will be back. #nets – 11:10 AM

Evan Barnes @evan_b
Sean Marks said he called Mikal Bridges to tell him he was being traded to the Knicks. Said Bridges did not ask to be dealt from the Nets – 11:07 AM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks said Mikal Bridges never asked for or demanded a trade. #nets #knicks – 11:06 AM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Sean Marks said Mikal Bridges did not request a trade and those reports “couldn’t be further for the truth.” – 11:06 AM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets GM Sean Marks will be addressing the media shortly. pic.twitter.com/sCqtQicE8X – 11:00 AM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Mikal Bridges on Instagram #Nets #knicks #nyk 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/kvUEER4Gvh – 9:25 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Mikal Bridges posts a farewell message to the Nets on Instagram: pic.twitter.com/xlILLIQWVX – 4:38 PM