Mikal Bridges on joining Knicks: I thought I was gonna be drafted here in 2018
Fred Katz: Mikal Bridges on if he ever thought the Knicks would trade for him as Josh Hart publicly recruited him: “No, I did not think (so). It’s surreal. But it’s dope to be a Knick. .. I thought I was gonna be (drafted) here in 2018, and I love everything about the team.”
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
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Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
On @njdotcom
Mikal Bridges opens up on ‘surreal’ trade to Knicks: ‘I love everything about this team’ nj.com/sports/2024/07… – 12:50 PM
On @njdotcom
Mikal Bridges opens up on ‘surreal’ trade to Knicks: ‘I love everything about this team’ nj.com/sports/2024/07… – 12:50 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Mikal Bridges talked about his respect for OG Anunoby near the start of his introductory press conference on Tuesday. If successful, the Bridges/Anunoby pairing could vault the Nova Knicks into elite NBA territory. More on that & a note on W. Kessler here: pic.twitter.com/ksz4iUqjHx – 12:26 PM
Mikal Bridges talked about his respect for OG Anunoby near the start of his introductory press conference on Tuesday. If successful, the Bridges/Anunoby pairing could vault the Nova Knicks into elite NBA territory. More on that & a note on W. Kessler here: pic.twitter.com/ksz4iUqjHx – 12:26 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Mikal Bridges meets the media, hear from him and more as @BartScott57 debates whether the #Knicks or Sixers are closer to the Celtics in the East.
We start at noon on @ESPNNY98_7FM
Stream on the ESPN New York app or here:
player.amperwave.net/9456 pic.twitter.com/ocVc3qNaZi – 11:53 AM
Mikal Bridges meets the media, hear from him and more as @BartScott57 debates whether the #Knicks or Sixers are closer to the Celtics in the East.
We start at noon on @ESPNNY98_7FM
Stream on the ESPN New York app or here:
player.amperwave.net/9456 pic.twitter.com/ocVc3qNaZi – 11:53 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
🚨 New words 🚨
Sean Marks spoke Monday for the first time since trading Mikal Bridges to the Knicks. He touched on how the deal came together, why a rebuild is the right path, and how he will approach Brooklyn’s next era.
Full story for @ClutchPoints: clutchpoints.com/nets-gm-sean-m… – 11:44 AM
🚨 New words 🚨
Sean Marks spoke Monday for the first time since trading Mikal Bridges to the Knicks. He touched on how the deal came together, why a rebuild is the right path, and how he will approach Brooklyn’s next era.
Full story for @ClutchPoints: clutchpoints.com/nets-gm-sean-m… – 11:44 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Mikal Bridges: “Very excited to play at the Garden. Kind of thought I’d be here in 2018, that No. 9 (draft pick).” Bridges adds that he’s looking forward to playing in front of the fans at MSG. – 11:15 AM
Mikal Bridges: “Very excited to play at the Garden. Kind of thought I’d be here in 2018, that No. 9 (draft pick).” Bridges adds that he’s looking forward to playing in front of the fans at MSG. – 11:15 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Newest member of the Nova Knicks: Mikal Bridges 🤩
(via @nyknicks) pic.twitter.com/QreERdyCD6 – 11:09 AM
Newest member of the Nova Knicks: Mikal Bridges 🤩
(via @nyknicks) pic.twitter.com/QreERdyCD6 – 11:09 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Mikal Bridges: “I’m excited to be here, I’m excited to be a Knick… excited to get to work.” pic.twitter.com/LmEtd4Xo4v – 11:04 AM
Mikal Bridges: “I’m excited to be here, I’m excited to be a Knick… excited to get to work.” pic.twitter.com/LmEtd4Xo4v – 11:04 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
With Mikal Bridges being welcomed today by the Knicks, here was Sean Marks yesterday on the end of his time with the Nets.
apnews.com/article/nets-b… – 10:51 AM
With Mikal Bridges being welcomed today by the Knicks, here was Sean Marks yesterday on the end of his time with the Nets.
apnews.com/article/nets-b… – 10:51 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Mikal Bridges didn’t demand trade before #Knicks deal: Sean Marks #nets #nba nypost.com/2024/07/08/spo… – 12:04 AM
Mikal Bridges didn’t demand trade before #Knicks deal: Sean Marks #nets #nba nypost.com/2024/07/08/spo… – 12:04 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
A few notes on the Knicks, Jazz, Walker Kessler, Precious Achiuwa, Mikal Bridges, the Nets and more here: pic.twitter.com/vnVoQcZ6HA – 10:04 PM
A few notes on the Knicks, Jazz, Walker Kessler, Precious Achiuwa, Mikal Bridges, the Nets and more here: pic.twitter.com/vnVoQcZ6HA – 10:04 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets: Mikal Bridges defends himself amid reports he forced trade to Knicks
clutchpoints.com/former-net-mik… – 9:14 PM
Nets: Mikal Bridges defends himself amid reports he forced trade to Knicks
clutchpoints.com/former-net-mik… – 9:14 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
MSG Network will broadcast live the Mikal Bridges press conference/introduction tomorrow at 11 am from the Knicks practice facility.
@McNuttMonica will have separate interview with Bridges that will air during the 6 p.m. version of the show. – 8:35 PM
MSG Network will broadcast live the Mikal Bridges press conference/introduction tomorrow at 11 am from the Knicks practice facility.
@McNuttMonica will have separate interview with Bridges that will air during the 6 p.m. version of the show. – 8:35 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and Mikal Bridges will each become extension-eligible over the coming weeks and months.
Here’s what their extensions could look like, and what it means for a future Knicks payroll trending towards the second apron
nydailynews.com/2024/07/08/how… – 6:26 PM
Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and Mikal Bridges will each become extension-eligible over the coming weeks and months.
Here’s what their extensions could look like, and what it means for a future Knicks payroll trending towards the second apron
nydailynews.com/2024/07/08/how… – 6:26 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nets GM Sean Marks says Mikal Bridges didn’t request trade, Knicks presented ‘by far’ the best offer
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-… – 4:22 PM
Nets GM Sean Marks says Mikal Bridges didn’t request trade, Knicks presented ‘by far’ the best offer
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-… – 4:22 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Trading Mikal Bridges to Knicks sends the Nets into a rebuild. Their GM doesn’t think it will be long one apnews.com/article/nets-b… – 1:25 PM
Trading Mikal Bridges to Knicks sends the Nets into a rebuild. Their GM doesn’t think it will be long one apnews.com/article/nets-b… – 1:25 PM
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
Mikal Bridges is speaking to the media tomorrow. First presser introduction of a new Knicks player since Kemba/Fournier. – 1:10 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
With the deal official Mikal Bridges will speak with the local beat writers tomorrow. – 1:06 PM
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
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
New Knicks addition Mikal Bridges will talk to reporters tomorrow – 1:03 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
How defense is driving big NBA offseason decisions, from Mikal Bridges to Trae Young
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/how-d… – 11:45 AM
How defense is driving big NBA offseason decisions, from Mikal Bridges to Trae Young
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/how-d… – 11:45 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks said the Knicks trade came together very quickly and emphasized that Mikal Bridges did not request a trade:
“Mikal didn’t know until I called him… It’s been reported that Mikal wanted to leave or requested a trade, that couldn’t be farther from the truth.” pic.twitter.com/rDaKndA4lO – 11:39 AM
Sean Marks said the Knicks trade came together very quickly and emphasized that Mikal Bridges did not request a trade:
“Mikal didn’t know until I called him… It’s been reported that Mikal wanted to leave or requested a trade, that couldn’t be farther from the truth.” pic.twitter.com/rDaKndA4lO – 11:39 AM
More on this storyline
Steve Popper: Mikal Bridges on last year’s struggles: “When adversity hits you’ve got to use it. You’ve got to use it as fuel, use it as a learning experience. I think that’s what I’m going to do. I think I’m saying the right things. My mom’s nodding her head. ” Mom says: “I wanted to clap.” -via Twitter @StevePopper / July 9, 2024
Many came from the trade of Bridges, who Marks insisted never asked to leave. “It’s been reported that Mikal wanted to leave or requested a trade. That could not be further from the truth,” Marks said. “That’s just not in Mikal’s character. That’s not who he is, and that definitely did not happen. He was told by me when I called him and let him know that we’re at the 2-yard line.” The Nets got the Bridges trade across the goal line. -via New York Post / July 9, 2024