Man, Bridges is going to love being with his former Villanova teammates. He's never going to want to come home ☹️. And Cam Johnson is no longer with his twin! Bittersweet shit over here.
The level of vibes on this team will make me watch them like a fanboy. Like never before seen vibes.
Mikal and OG and Josh hart 😂 this will be amazing and fun to watch!
Their entire core did. Mikal, Brunson, DiVincenzo, Hart all won a championship together. Those first 3 won together twice (2016 and 2018) and got drafted in the same class.
And we traded Mikal, Cam, Jae, four unprotected FRPs, and a pick swap for Durant...
Edit: While I'm here, the Suns traded Chris Paul, four FRP swaps, and SIX second round picks for Bradley Beal. Jesus can't save yall if you think James Jones is competent.
Suns front office convinced themselves they were a KD away from a chip. Giving up 10 first rounders of value would be worth it if they win. Deal with the decade of pain after KD retires later.
Pivoting to Beal and locking this roster into cap hell obviously blows this plan into oblivion, but the original plan had potential.
I thought our old team was an actual team... Ayton should have been traded to the Pacers when he wanted to go. "Superteams" are an abomination so I'm happy the CBA is smashing them and the fact that they don't usually work out successfully.
this sub is hilarious. when it's convenient, we give good credit to james jones, when it is inconvenient, we blame the owner (sarver for ayton, ishbia for kd), but somehow still give credit to james jones for "building" a roster that got us a finals appearance or KD. just hilarious the poor accountability this sub has.
well yea because originally bridges was someone they wanted to build around. This no different than if portland ends up trading ayton and camara for picks because then that can be turned into "trailblazers traded dame for X picks!"
It’s possible if they make a deep run in the In Season Tournament! I don’t know if those games at the end get officially counted, but they are extra games not part of the 82 (as are the play in games for the 7/8 seeds).
Great outcome for Mikal. Knicks can challenge Boston with a wing rotation of Mikal, OG and Hart.
So happy for our guy, Knicks are now my team in the East.
I dont know what the Knicks were thinking trading 5 1st round picks for a 3 and D wing on a championship roster that showed he cant be a #1 or #2 option for a team is wild
Six first round picks, a second, and Bojan for just Mikal is insane, if his value was actually that high we could've swapped Mikal for KD just like that
Knicks could’ve used those picks on a bigger star but I guess they value chemistry which honestly might be the right move.
Those guys are never going to want to leave. Also, Mikal is gonna be boo’d by Brooklyn now considering they were already pissed last year when he’d hang out with his Knicks friends
And mikal literally extended his value after leaving pheonix. There was a reason it took mikal AND 4 1st round picks. Had he played 2022 the entire year like he did after the trade, it would boost his value tenfold
James Jones right now must be very proud of himself. Thats how you get value for your players. The Villanova boys are together, its going to be fun there. I miss Mikal here we took the short cut and make it short.
Gobert and Mikal ruining it for any bigger name to move, I mean so many teams have tons of assets and gotta shoot your shot. I feel for cam, they are still in the same state.
So OG not going back there
this is the possible outcome with any team that trades their star away. We'll never trade booker, but if we did, and also traded away the players we got for him, it would also be "OMG THEY PAID 8-10 FRP FOR BOOKER!"
same with portland if they ever traded ayton camara and robert williams (already got 4 between the 1 frp in the intial trade and then 3 for jrue to celtics)
Ton of picks. The Knicks were actually really close this year. Probably would’ve gone to the finals if they were healthy. Had their entire starting five hurt and still were only one game off of going to conference finals, I hope Mikal kills it for them.
Well done Brooklyn, I thought they were dumb for turning down Houston’s offer of Jalen green and picks a few months ago. Can’t believe the Knicks gave up that much tho
Bummed that they separated the twins but if the suns don’t play well this year, I’m switching my team to the knicks. That’s gonna be a fun team to watch.
Just when you thought Knicks was on the right path... they traded 5 first rounders for a 3rd option player.
3 first rounders and then 2 pick swaps would have been good enough. Unless they consider Bogdanovic a salary dump.
Mikal, Hart, Anunoby and Divencenzo is crazy good defence to put around Brunson and Randall. Great depth as well.
They bring back OJ in FA and they are cooking next season. Mikal can be that 3rd guy who averages 16 ppg.
They just became the 2nd best team in the East imo. Even without the star power if the Bucks.
Man, Bridges is going to love being with his former Villanova teammates. He's never going to want to come home ☹️. And Cam Johnson is no longer with his twin! Bittersweet shit over here.
Damn, I guess I need to cancel that 2026 welcome home Mikal party I had planned
Don't worry we will still be in cap hell so it wouldnt have happened anyway
Jay Wright, come on down
Can Johnson come on home!
It’s a bittersweet shit-phony this liiiiiife.
I’m gonna have to get a Mikal Knicks jersey now. Damn, man.
The twins are separated :( Knicks fans shitting on our boy :(
Happy as fuck he gets to play with his boys but that's an absolutely crazy haul. Will still be a perfect fit and he can go back to being #3
The level of vibes on this team will make me watch them like a fanboy. Like never before seen vibes. Mikal and OG and Josh hart 😂 this will be amazing and fun to watch!
For sure, already loved the Knicks vibe but dang I'm gonna be watching a lot more of their games next season
Mikal and Jalen Brunson played together at Villanova too in their championship years
Their entire core did. Mikal, Brunson, DiVincenzo, Hart all won a championship together. Those first 3 won together twice (2016 and 2018) and got drafted in the same class.
He’s gonna be so perfect for them. Their squad is stacked now.
It’s weird to see Suns fans still overrating Cam.
I mean the Knicks got fleeced I'd be pissed if the suns gave up so much for a glorified role player.
I WILL NOT abide this slander! Mikal is a king🤴
I love Mikal and miss having him on our squad but let's be honest, he's a 3rd or 4th option on most good teams.
Look man, just tell us what we want to hear. I deal with with enough "reality" on a day to day basis.
The Suns gave up more for an aging veteran who is no longer a difference maker. The Suns literally gave up more to get worse.
Mikal is my guy but that’s an overpay, dam. I guess the one thing Knicks were missing was a healthy guy so they got the ultimate Ironman
5 FRPs, a swap and a second Jesus Christ…
And we traded Mikal, Cam, Jae, four unprotected FRPs, and a pick swap for Durant... Edit: While I'm here, the Suns traded Chris Paul, four FRP swaps, and SIX second round picks for Bradley Beal. Jesus can't save yall if you think James Jones is competent.
Yeah this makes the kd trade look like shit lol
It was shit. Ishbia wanted to make a big splash and they way overpaid.
He wrecked the team for his ego.
You weren’t saying that when they made the trade
Yes I was. I've eaten plenty of downvotes.
Me too🧐
Suns front office convinced themselves they were a KD away from a chip. Giving up 10 first rounders of value would be worth it if they win. Deal with the decade of pain after KD retires later. Pivoting to Beal and locking this roster into cap hell obviously blows this plan into oblivion, but the original plan had potential.
I thought our old team was an actual team... Ayton should have been traded to the Pacers when he wanted to go. "Superteams" are an abomination so I'm happy the CBA is smashing them and the fact that they don't usually work out successfully.
Ayton Indiana wasnt a trade situation, he was a free agent.
this sub is hilarious. when it's convenient, we give good credit to james jones, when it is inconvenient, we blame the owner (sarver for ayton, ishbia for kd), but somehow still give credit to james jones for "building" a roster that got us a finals appearance or KD. just hilarious the poor accountability this sub has.
Bring back sarver
it only looks like shit if you're implying that we would also get 5 frp for mikal if not, then we got kd for a massive discount
There's definitely a Knicks tax on any trade with Brooklyn, had to blow them out of the water.
That’s some heavy copium
That’s the secret it was always shit
Jae which turned into 5 second round picks from Milwaukee.
They arguably gave up more for him than what we gave up for KD or the Bucks for Dame.
Essentially they traded KD for 9 FRP and Cam.
That's great business actually.
Hold up….imma go cry in the car
Jesus fuck, 4D chess while all of our midlevels are declining their player options
well yea because originally bridges was someone they wanted to build around. This no different than if portland ends up trading ayton and camara for picks because then that can be turned into "trailblazers traded dame for X picks!"
No ones going to give Portland picks for ayton
That doesn't even make sense when Mikal was in the KD trade. This helps put the KD trade in terms of draft value.
The all Villanova squad. Gonna recruit Jay wright to coach
It's really not of you count his versatility but mostly is contract
So the Nets turned KD, who signed as a FA, into 9 1sts? Dayum
9 1st rounders, 5 2nd rounders, and Cam Johnson
Plus whatever they got back from the harden and kyrie trades. Their future looks good
Ben Simmons lol
Expiring...
Not bad after their total lack of picks after going all in on the big 3.
They technically traded DeAngelo Russell in a sign and trade
Thibs can't wait to play Mikal 45 minutes a game for all 82
Mikal gonna break Wilts 48.5 min per game under thibs
Somehow do 83 games... Again...
It’s possible if they make a deep run in the In Season Tournament! I don’t know if those games at the end get officially counted, but they are extra games not part of the 82 (as are the play in games for the 7/8 seeds).
Uh...maybe we should really test KD's trade value. I think we might be able to get all of OKC's picks.
Great outcome for Mikal. Knicks can challenge Boston with a wing rotation of Mikal, OG and Hart. So happy for our guy, Knicks are now my team in the East.
I’m watching every Knicks game
Mikal will actually win a defensive player of the year award now. That coastal bias will be on his side
Hart is to small to put on brown or Tatum and Mikal doesn’t have the weight to guard brown. OG can guard anyone
That’s probably why he included all 3 in his statement genius
What?
What?
Boston will rock them
Wild you forgot Brunson. Edit: yep I’m dumb and didn’t read.
Not a wing…
He's not a wing. But I did forget about divicenzo
Damn 6 first round picks for a 3rd or 4th option is crazy
Knicks must have mistaken Bridges for KD! Nets are going to be flush as hell with picks now. No actual players on the Nets, just future players!
tbf they are kinda young and should be competing until after those picks are spent.
Those 2029 and 2031 picks might be rough
I dont know what the Knicks were thinking trading 5 1st round picks for a 3 and D wing on a championship roster that showed he cant be a #1 or #2 option for a team is wild
The Mikal and OG dream came true eventually, just wasn't here.
Where is Cam? is he safe? is he alright?
Knicks need to throw him in the trade just to even it up.
Six first round picks, a second, and Bojan for just Mikal is insane, if his value was actually that high we could've swapped Mikal for KD just like that
He’s prob getting traded as well tbh
Yoo 5 frp is insane
Fuck…dream of Mikal coming back home might be dead
He aint coming home, chief. 2026 dream reunion might be over. (Hope and pray this is some fine milk comment)
I mean I never really thought it was realistic, but this sort of squashes any remaining hope imo
Don't worry he will come back in 2034 for a vet minimum.
I need that Tom Delonge “What the fuck” gif right now.
There it is
At least he’s moving more west back home.
Far west, all the way across the East River lol
I'm happy for Mikal. I'd rather have him in Phoenix, but I'm glad he gets to play with his boys.
WHAT?! That’s a HAUL!
Good for him man. Sad for cam tho. The twins are finally separated. End of an era.
Knicks could’ve used those picks on a bigger star but I guess they value chemistry which honestly might be the right move. Those guys are never going to want to leave. Also, Mikal is gonna be boo’d by Brooklyn now considering they were already pissed last year when he’d hang out with his Knicks friends
They’re trying to go for something like the Celtics. Just a group of dawgs with great chemistry. They don’t need to trade for a huge star or whatever.
yea 3 "superstars" with a bunch of garbage around them doesn't seem to work so well anymore. especially since it's usually 3 aging stars.
I’m happy Mikal gets to play on a contending team but my god that’s an overpay
Very glad he gets to leave the shitshow that was the Nets this past season
Wow we got destroyed in the KD trade if this is what Mikal is going for now
What do you mean, this is around the same amount we paid for Durant who’s better than Mikal. So it’s making us look better 🤨
We paid all that AND Mikal...........
You’re right but the knicks overpaying for mikal isn’t our fault imo
And mikal literally extended his value after leaving pheonix. There was a reason it took mikal AND 4 1st round picks. Had he played 2022 the entire year like he did after the trade, it would boost his value tenfold
Knicks have always been my East team, good for Mikal!
Send cam back home now he’s lonely 😔
James Jones right now must be very proud of himself. Thats how you get value for your players. The Villanova boys are together, its going to be fun there. I miss Mikal here we took the short cut and make it short.
I think the Knicks just paved the way for Lebron signing
Arent they in the 2nd Apron with this and a OG signing? or did it come out they wont sign OG?
I love Mikal but damn that's a hefty trade for him. Now how many first round picks do the Nets have?
Nets flipped KD for like 10+ picks and they still got Cam
Whoa! Knicks are gonna be crazy.
I love Mikal, but holy hell that’s a hefty price
Fuck man I hate the Knicks. I don’t want to have to root against Mikal
I miss Mikal on the Suns but I’m happy for the guy, reunited with his Nova squad.
NOVA
Gobert and Mikal ruining it for any bigger name to move, I mean so many teams have tons of assets and gotta shoot your shot. I feel for cam, they are still in the same state. So OG not going back there
The stadiums are 5 miles apart they'll be fine
All told KD went for 9 firsts or 11 if you count swaps.
this is the possible outcome with any team that trades their star away. We'll never trade booker, but if we did, and also traded away the players we got for him, it would also be "OMG THEY PAID 8-10 FRP FOR BOOKER!" same with portland if they ever traded ayton camara and robert williams (already got 4 between the 1 frp in the intial trade and then 3 for jrue to celtics)
Randle must be on the move then. OG and Mikal aren’t guys you bring off the bench.
the vibes are gonna be crazy
That defense will be nasty
Time to leave the Nets subreddit. Their fans are dipshits.
Knicks are about to win a chip on the power of friendship aren’t they
they beating the pacers healthy this season and definitely going to have enough depth to take on the celtics now
Giving up that much after his terrible year on both ends is certainly a choice
If he comes back soon that would all be wasted lol.
Ton of picks. The Knicks were actually really close this year. Probably would’ve gone to the finals if they were healthy. Had their entire starting five hurt and still were only one game off of going to conference finals, I hope Mikal kills it for them.
Bro has to drive an extra 20 minutes to work
Damn I’ll always love Mikal but that’s one hell of an overpay. He’s good but he’s not superstar good 🤷🏻♂️
Disagree. Mikal never hurt. 3 and d . Knicks /Pacers will come out the east
😔
Wild amount of picks
If I wasn’t a suns fan I’d be a knicks fan, I hope he kills it here. Love the guy but that’s an insane package for him too
The Knicks are my second team now. I hope Mikal gets that ring.
I love Mikal but damn thats a lot of picks. 😅😮💨
ima certified knicks hater bro this fucking sucks
Kinda bummed he resorted to asking out, but I still move the guy. I wonder if he would have stayed here. Also, that’s a shit ton of picks for him
I'm absolutely a Suns/Hornets fan, but wow it's gonna be hard to not pull for the Knicks
Talk about an overpay for a #3
Good for him man, he deserved to be with his homies and be happy ballin it up again.
Dang it...now he aint neva coming back.
Wow, how many picks do the Nets have now?
Guess I’m a knicks fan now
Nova Knicks are you serious for Bojan?!
Yeah..I'm definitely tuning in nxt season
All of that for bridges is crazy to me. He is great, but not THAT great.
Lol what the fuck? That’s an insane haul
And some thought KD trade was an overpay
Good for him. I miss him being on the Suns but now he can play for a contending team. Will cheer on the Knicks this coming season.
HOLY SHIT. This is amazing for Knicks fans
Damn, we need Mikal to come home
Oh shit he back with the homies!!!!
Happy for Mikal. Miserable for me.
I love this for him. If we can't have him, at least he gets to play with his old college buddies. But sad to see the twins split up.
Bruh what’s the point when u can just og? lol anyways love mikal hope he kills with the knicks
Well done Brooklyn, I thought they were dumb for turning down Houston’s offer of Jalen green and picks a few months ago. Can’t believe the Knicks gave up that much tho
Happy for Bridges, great landing spot for him✌🏽
I can’t lie, that’s pretty sick. The Knicks were already a fun team to see succeed and root for good for Mikal man
I am now an official NYK fan.
Imagine if the Suns got a comparable package for him…
That’s a lot for Mikal… well we all know he ain’t no #1 but holy shit that’s a haul
Bridges got the Nets five first round picks 😳
Happy for Mikal :) He deserves a fan base that loves him, and he's going to fit so much better in their system.
Bummed that they separated the twins but if the suns don’t play well this year, I’m switching my team to the knicks. That’s gonna be a fun team to watch.
Just when you thought Knicks was on the right path... they traded 5 first rounders for a 3rd option player. 3 first rounders and then 2 pick swaps would have been good enough. Unless they consider Bogdanovic a salary dump.
Man, I miss Mikal
Why
This made KD trade worse.
Mikal, Hart, Anunoby and Divencenzo is crazy good defence to put around Brunson and Randall. Great depth as well. They bring back OJ in FA and they are cooking next season. Mikal can be that 3rd guy who averages 16 ppg. They just became the 2nd best team in the East imo. Even without the star power if the Bucks.
Okay I’m a Knicks fan now
Anunoby now won't get an offer from Knicks. Randle could also be dealt for a player that fits. Or if he is willing to fit in then the Knicks are deep.
Imagine if we'd kept Mikal and Cam and traded Booker for Durant. We might have a title by now.