Knicks Land Mikal Bridges in Rare Trade with Nets

The deal reunites Bridges with former Villanova teammates and adds significant depth to New York's roster.

• New York Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets in a high-stakes trade.
• The Knicks sent Bojan Bogdanovic, Shake Milton, Mamadi Diakite, and multiple draft picks to the Nets.
• Bridges expressed a strong desire to join the Knicks, reuniting with college teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo.
• The trade provides the Knicks with flexibility to pursue additional free-agent signings.
• Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart were initially shocked but excited about the trade's potential impact.

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