Big Move For Mikal Bridges

Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Jusuf Nurkic, F Nassir Little, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 3 – POR), 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 23 – POR via NYK)

Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G/F Mikal Bridges, C Nic Claxton 

Of course, we shouldn’t assume that the Charlotte Hornets will take Brandon Miller. They could try to pair LaMelo Ball with Scoot Henderson. 

Either way, the Brooklyn Nets could be landing a cornerstone here. They could go with Brandon Miller. He’s a two-way wing who profiles as a knockdown shooter. Miller had gotten some consideration at number two even before the Hornets landed the pick. 

Alternatively, they could go with the rawer, higher upside Amen Thompson. Either way, some Nets fans will complain. They owe their upcoming picks to the Houston Rockets.

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Should they really move their win-now pieces for one cornerstone? 

We’d argue that yes, they should. The Nets would have other means of acquiring young players – with a potential superstar, they could start a rebuild.

On the other hand, if their front office disagrees, the Blazers may have to look elsewhere. 

Unless…