Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal 

Obviously, we think it is. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have written the piece this way. 

Bridges won’t carry your offence. He can revolutionize your defence. In all likelihood, he’s the best 3-and-D wing in the NBA. 

The Knicks likely see the value in that. They gave up a first-rounder to acquire Josh Hart at the deadline. Hart is good: Bridges is much better. 

Adding him will make them a much better team.

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The Knicks may have been holding out for a bigger star, but given their success this year, adding Bridges feels like a move that could put them in the contender’s circle. 

What does this deal do for the Nets?