Jordi Fernandez: I had a lot of respect for Mikal. I had it before I got the job, but also after I got to work with him for the weeks was with him. I can only say amazing things about him. He’s a true pro and he’s a player that is considered one of the best players in this league. That’s why we got what we got for him. So, after that, I don’t like to think back. I like to think in a positive way where he’s going to be on a winning team, so I’m happy for him. We’re going to be building something very special, so I’m very happy for us. Other than that, there’s never a second guess. I’ve never second-guessed anything in my life. I know what’s in front of us, what’s the adversity that we’re going to face, and my job is going to be a problem-solver, make those guys work, make the program build a culture and identity, and that’s how we’re going to go with it.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges is here at Summer League cheering on the Nets in this OT game pic.twitter.com/B69m2irSbQ – 10:35 PM
Mikal Bridges is here at Summer League cheering on the Nets in this OT game pic.twitter.com/B69m2irSbQ – 10:35 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Leon finally leaks the completed details of Mikal Bridges trade in the middle of everyone’s July 4th BBQ and then announces the Brunson extension at 5pm on a summer Friday afternoon…
he’s gotta be tweaking the media a bit and chuckling somewhere right??? lol – 10:08 PM
Leon finally leaks the completed details of Mikal Bridges trade in the middle of everyone’s July 4th BBQ and then announces the Brunson extension at 5pm on a summer Friday afternoon…
he’s gotta be tweaking the media a bit and chuckling somewhere right??? lol – 10:08 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Leon finally leaks the completed details of Mikal Bridges trade in the middle of everyone’s July 4th BBQ and then announces the Brunson extension in classic Friday afternoon news dump timeframe…
he’s gotta be tweaking the media a bit and chuckling somewhere right??? lol – 10:06 PM
Leon finally leaks the completed details of Mikal Bridges trade in the middle of everyone’s July 4th BBQ and then announces the Brunson extension in classic Friday afternoon news dump timeframe…
he’s gotta be tweaking the media a bit and chuckling somewhere right??? lol – 10:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Mikal Bridges – traded to the #Knicks last month – taking in Summer League with former #Nets teammate Trendon Watford and Brooklyn assistant Juwan Howard. #nyk #nba pic.twitter.com/KdKUZMCG5i – 8:14 PM
Mikal Bridges – traded to the #Knicks last month – taking in Summer League with former #Nets teammate Trendon Watford and Brooklyn assistant Juwan Howard. #nyk #nba pic.twitter.com/KdKUZMCG5i – 8:14 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Mikal Bridges is courtside for Brooklyn’s first Summer League game pic.twitter.com/eXlE7Ht6gP – 8:10 PM
Mikal Bridges is courtside for Brooklyn’s first Summer League game pic.twitter.com/eXlE7Ht6gP – 8:10 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
With Jalen Brunson’s record-setting bargain extension complete, the strong expectation is Mikal Bridges will also take a discount on his upcoming new long-term deal with the Knicks.
The Villanova duo will be setting up New York to be championship contenders for years to come. pic.twitter.com/MeH6xUG6fg – 5:39 PM
With Jalen Brunson’s record-setting bargain extension complete, the strong expectation is Mikal Bridges will also take a discount on his upcoming new long-term deal with the Knicks.
The Villanova duo will be setting up New York to be championship contenders for years to come. pic.twitter.com/MeH6xUG6fg – 5:39 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Julius Randle becomes extension-eligible on Aug. 3. The max number is roughly $181.5 million over four years.
Mikal Bridges becomes eligible for a two-year extension on Oct. 1 or a three-year extension six months after the trade is finalized. – 5:31 PM
Julius Randle becomes extension-eligible on Aug. 3. The max number is roughly $181.5 million over four years.
Mikal Bridges becomes eligible for a two-year extension on Oct. 1 or a three-year extension six months after the trade is finalized. – 5:31 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Mikal Bridges will also become eligible to extend for four years, $156 million starting next summer.
If he accepts, it would be another significant sub-max contract that could help further extend the Knicks window into the end of the decade. – 5:23 PM
Mikal Bridges will also become eligible to extend for four years, $156 million starting next summer.
If he accepts, it would be another significant sub-max contract that could help further extend the Knicks window into the end of the decade. – 5:23 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
said this on the pod but the brunson extension must be baked into the mikal bridges trade. forking over so many picks, while already justifiable, is even more understandable/digestible when your best player will remain on a noticeably below-market deal for the foreseeable future. – 5:03 PM
said this on the pod but the brunson extension must be baked into the mikal bridges trade. forking over so many picks, while already justifiable, is even more understandable/digestible when your best player will remain on a noticeably below-market deal for the foreseeable future. – 5:03 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
🚨 New Bleav in Nets 🚨
Ian Eagle joined me for a lengthy discussion touching on many subjects:
🏀 Reacting to the Mikal Bridges trade
🏀 Ian’s broadcasting origins and style
🏀 How the Nets almost drafted Kobe
🏀 Jason Kidd’s legacy
And more. Full pod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble… pic.twitter.com/s4K2nhPP33 – 9:05 AM
🚨 New Bleav in Nets 🚨
Ian Eagle joined me for a lengthy discussion touching on many subjects:
🏀 Reacting to the Mikal Bridges trade
🏀 Ian’s broadcasting origins and style
🏀 How the Nets almost drafted Kobe
🏀 Jason Kidd’s legacy
And more. Full pod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble… pic.twitter.com/s4K2nhPP33 – 9:05 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
New for @ClutchPoints:
Noah Clowney had an honest reaction to the Mikal Bridges trade and it’s likely to excite Nets fans who were calling for a youth movement last season.
Full story: clutchpoints.com/nets-noah-clow… – 12:10 PM
New for @ClutchPoints:
Noah Clowney had an honest reaction to the Mikal Bridges trade and it’s likely to excite Nets fans who were calling for a youth movement last season.
Full story: clutchpoints.com/nets-noah-clow… – 12:10 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
For all the talk of Mikal Bridges being the perfect fit for the Knicks, the opposite is true, too.
Story on a match made in Tarrytown: nytimes.com/athletic/56272… pic.twitter.com/UfGzVNdxUE – 8:24 AM
For all the talk of Mikal Bridges being the perfect fit for the Knicks, the opposite is true, too.
Story on a match made in Tarrytown: nytimes.com/athletic/56272… pic.twitter.com/UfGzVNdxUE – 8:24 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Bridges loving his fantasy come true of being a Knick
“It’s surreal,” Mikal Bridges said. “It’s dope to be a Knick.” newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 7:08 AM
Bridges loving his fantasy come true of being a Knick
“It’s surreal,” Mikal Bridges said. “It’s dope to be a Knick.” newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 7:08 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jordi Fernandez said the Mikal Bridges deal was something he was prepared for: “Sean (Marks) said it going through the process that we wanted to do something sustainable and we wanted to win…There was different avenues to do it, and this was a possible one.” #nets pic.twitter.com/cdXKqeTFWC – 9:29 PM
Jordi Fernandez said the Mikal Bridges deal was something he was prepared for: “Sean (Marks) said it going through the process that we wanted to do something sustainable and we wanted to win…There was different avenues to do it, and this was a possible one.” #nets pic.twitter.com/cdXKqeTFWC – 9:29 PM
More on this storyline
When did you find out that the Mikal trade was official, and what was your first thought? Jordi Fernandez: “I think Sean (Marks) said it. I was going through a process. We know that we wanted to do something sustainable, and we wanted to win and build something very special. There were different avenues to do it, and this was a possible one. We just could not control what other teams would offer, so we would have to sit and wait. He had different avenues to get there. When the opportunity presented itself, he called me, and I knew before it came out to the media. I was very excited because I know how the NBA works, and I know how good you can get when you have assets, flexibility, and so forth. I’m just very excited.” -via HoopsHype / July 12, 2024
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
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.” -via Twitter @FredKatz / July 9, 2024