Brooklyn Nets Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, F Obi Toppin, 2024 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2026 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2028 First-Round Pick (NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G/F Mikal Bridges
Of course, the Knicks know a thing or two about rising stars, too.
When this team acquired Julius Randle, it was seen as a sensible addition. Still, nobody thought he’d be a mainstay in All-Star discussions. Randle even made the All-NBA Third Team in 2020-21.
This summer, the team acquired Jalen Brunson. The conversation was similar. Yes, this was a good player, but surely he wouldn’t be on anybody’s mind leading up to the All-Star game.
Wrong again. This Knicks team has done a great job of identifying value on the margins.
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They may not have attracted a top-shelf superstar, but they’ve developed their stars extremely well.
Could Bridges be the missing piece on this team?