SUMMARY
- The Nets have stated that they are open to selling ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.
- Forward Mikal Bridges is potentially going to be traded for multiple draft picks.
The Brooklyn Nets have entered the trade market with Mikal Bridges being the subject of matter. He has emerged as a vital organ on the team’s roster lately. Bridges might be one of the reasons why this team is still considered in the playoff conversation. The Nets rank 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 16-24 record. They aren’t too far behind from securing a play-in berth if they push harder.
Other than Bridges, the Nets have been quite injury-plagued this season. For the last few seasons, Brooklyn has been waiting to see what Ben Simmons can bring. However, the former All-Star has never been able to play consistently due to back ailments. He may not return any time soon either. Simmons averaged 6.5 rebounds, 10.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game this season in six appearances.
Based on recent reports, the Nets are trying to utilize Mikal Bridges to get assets for the future. The team is likely headed into a major rebuilding phase as well. Recently, the Nets revealed that they are interested in selling ahead of the February trade deadline. So far, the New York Knicks have emerged as the strongest contenders to acquire the 3&D specialist.
The Nets have rejected an offer for four first-round picks for Mikal Bridges
Mikal Bridges has always proven that he can fit into any roster given that he gets to do what he does best. This season, he has been averaging 21.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game on 44.8% shooting. It turns out, the Memphis Grizzlies have already approached the Nets for Bridges. The Nets’ asking price for the forward is multiple draft picks.
They recently revealed that the Grizzlies offered four first-round picks for Bridges. However, they declined the offer which means they want something that just four draft picks. The Knicks could potentially steal Bridges in this trade and reunite the “Villanova Infinity Gauntlet” as fans have stated. Knicks fans have been pushing general manager Leon Rose to move ahead with this trade.
If the Nets are selling you must make the call.
Complete the Villanova Infinity Gauntlet Leon Rose.
Make Mikal Bridges a Knick. pic.twitter.com/4Orzg3cUOG
— Big Knick Energy (@BigKnickEnergy_) January 18, 2024
Brooklyn apparently positioning themselves to be “sellers” at the trade deadline.
The Brooklyn Nets are looking for multiple first round picks.
— Big Knick Energy (@BigKnickEnergy_) January 18, 2024
Mikal Bridges along with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo managed to lead the Villanova Wildcats to the 2016 NCAA Tournament Championship. They repeated the same without Hart in the lineup in 2018. The Knicks have enough picks to offer the Nets and a few assets like rotational players like Evan Fournier.