Brooklyn Nets and Knicks complete Mikal Bridges trade. Did both teams win?

The Mikal Bridges trade between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks is in the books with everything being made official on Thursday. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the final details around a massive trade between both teams, one that offers a clear direction for each. Did both sides come out as winners here? It sure looks like it.
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[@pimpnamedslickback7780]

Im with doug about the knicks thing too. The two teams arent historic rivals who cares. You cant stifle the future of your own team just to stick it to another team that's bad management

[@BigBroKuma]

💯 it's just some people in the comments being babies. 😂

[@brentplaysmadden2128]

Knicks fan here… I appreciate hearing both sides of the trade, from Knicks fans and nets fans

[@jonahfalcon1970]

Knicks avoid the first apron.

[@ki2726]

The Knicks are cooked when they have to pay Bridges and Brunson. They’ll be over the second apron.

[@brentplaysmadden2128]

@@ki2726 they’ll be fine. They’ll probably move on from Julius and his contract soon. Besides, who cares going past aprons if u win the chip, like the Celtics

[@ki2726]

@@brentplaysmadden2128 It’s only worth it if you win chips like the Celtics. If you don’t you have teams like Nuggets, Clippers, Warriors and Suns most likely next year losing players to avoid the harsh penalties that come along with being in the second apron.

[@brentplaysmadden2128]

@@ki2726 gotta go for the chip eventually. Can’t just be content with being mediocre all the time

[@samueldeblaw9677]

Good pod guys. Doug I agree with you that no other team would have given this type of haul. one positive Nets fans have to remember is the NBA landscape can change rapidly. when Houston traded Harden to Brooklyn the Nets draft picks didn't look to have much value at that time. however the best laid plans can slip off the tracks. I think Brooklyn is in a good rebuilding position. I do think you guys are right in saying Brooklyn needs as many dips into the draft as they can get because not all prospects will pan out. however even with the numbers picks Brooklyn has, turning a team arounnd in a 2 year window is still like trying to take off in a heavy plane on a short runway

[@jonahfalcon1970]

Knicks avoid the first apron and the Nets get a sign-and-trade player and a bench player. This addition helps both teams.

[@ki2726]

Wait until they have to give Brunson and Bridges massive extensions after paying OG 40M+ per year. They’ll be over the second apron and cooked.

[@jbthc]

​@ki2726 There's positives and hypothetical negatives for each team

[@jonahfalcon1970]

@@ki2726 Brunson will leave. He's replaceable. Bridges isn't, if only because of the capital the Knicks gave up.

[@TheKnicksFix]

i love this trade for both teams, another bonus is the fact that it sets the stage for them to do business again in the future, now on good terms.

[@AdrianLopez-k14zz]

Realistically speaking i don't think neither of us will know who won the trade until a year from now, but I think both teams got what they wanted, Knicks got closer to a championship caliber contender and Nets get their picks back to rebuild.

[@nwcblue000]

I disagree we will not know until 2031 or until the nets move in a trade or draft with the Knicks pick will we ever know who won the trade

[@Marding]

Knicks won the trade simply based on vibes. They’ll be making history with the college teammate narrative. They’ll be all over national tv for the next two years. Every sports show will be talking Knicks constantly. Jerseys and tickets will sell like hot cakes

[@lawsantim2364]

The only way the Knicks can say they won the trade is if they win a championship. Still seems like a longshot.

[@Marding]

@@lawsantim2364 maybe if you don’t watch basketball. Like I said, real fans will enjoy going to game 13 of the season at the garden that will have a playoff atmosphere while opening every sports show and podcast for the next few years. Championship or not.

[@richboy7414]

​@lawsantim2364 NO, not really. If the Nets don't use the picks wisely, and still stuck in the Mids they lost also.Knicks still have a first every other year plus they have other first rounders from other teams in the years the Nets have their picks ..

[@deerow2121]

They better be careful, and not be too bad, because that can discourage players not to want to stay around. The last thing you want is Cam Thomas wanting to leave. They have to be competitive and start at winning culture. Like they did before KD and them. This IS the time to let Claxton work on a post game in the paint.

[@pimpnamedslickback7780]

Ehh no offense to cam thomas but the guys at the top of this draft are far better than him just off of future ceiling. Like don't get me wrong cam is a good guy and he's a talented scorer but guys like ace bailey or cooper flagg could be future 1st options on a championship team. That's not cam.

[@deerow2121]

I hear your point. But if you pair Cam Thomas with one of those guys, you just mention, with Cam Thomas with a year or two more experience than he has now, which has gotten better every year since he’s been here he could be one of the more prolific scorer in the league at some point. Not to mention with Claxton. And he’s a home grown guy. If it happens it happens. I’m just saying it’s a bad look. If you win seven games next year and get blown out by 40 in every game. It’s not a good look It’s a long season. The locker room can start getting crazy. They still have to be very competitive, just my opinion.

[@lawsantim2364]

Hopefully Cam is smart enough to know that this is a temporary situation in order to set him and the team up with a much brighter future. I think most of the players will understand that. But I do agree that losing takes a toll on anyone. Hell, I don't know how I'm going to get through next season and I completely understand the assignment. It's just going to be different because when we won 12 games I rooted hard for a win everyday and felt each loss. Now I have to remind myself that it's for a good cause. Lol.

[@musicchest5873]

Cam Thomas is 22 yrs old. He needs to stay patient and take advantage of this time. Understand next 3 or 4 yrs is when he will just be starting to New ease into his prime

[@musicchest5873]

*now

[@jasperjackson8842]

new intro is growing on me tbh

[@clashbandicoot793]

That guy who yelled brooklyn is no longer a frequent flyer.

[@AdrianLopez-k14zz]

​@@clashbandicoot793What do you mean? 🤔

[@LockedOnNets]

@@AdrianLopez-k14zz frequent flyers remember the “brooooklyn”

[@MuAli-Nijii]

Forgot Dariq Whitehead

[@lbl4life14real]

Another great show guys ❤.

[@LockedOnNets]

Appreciate you 🤙

[@theskyline231]

I'm not sure if it has been brought up, but it's a good look for the new HC to his pick of the litter going forward as well

[@JediKnightWayne]

The rockets offered 4 unprotected firsts and Jalen Green. A far better offer than the Knicks offer. The Grizzlies also offered 4 unprotected firsts. This narrative that the Knicks had the best offer by far is flat out false.

[@LockedOnNets]

@@JediKnightWayne Houston was willing to offer *some* pick control back not all and varied from a Bridges based package to swapping PHX and Nets picks. The Grizzlies offered a package at the time of the KD trade, but there was no confirmation on if they were protected in any form or not.

[@UsernameTaken_DM]

First step is to get our picks for the next few years. Next step, get other teams picks in years we're gonna contend. ✅✅

[@jaymanjay3.0]

What exciting is that Marks Still has the players to go out and collect more assets. Cam Johnson, DFS, Dennis, and Bogs are all quality rotation players on a contending team. As free agency starts to dry up there are teams that really haven’t don’t much to improve their rosters. Lakers, Sac, Indiana, Denver. Marks will be in position to stack more assets if he chooses.

[@clashbandicoot793]

Adam love the fireworks talk

[@LockedOnNets]

Thinking about hitting the lecture circuit.

[@clashbandicoot793]

Totally fine with this one as the knicks are the #3 team in the east. They won't win as is constructed. Happy we can tank and focus on 2026+

[@vanessagrayman2194]

@this point, fans should hope this team just have great vibes. I hope the new coach give them a sense a culture like OKC or the 2018 Nets team. Side note this is the kind of team a first time head coach like JJ should’ve gotten. But I think coach selected will be a good fit.

[@ki2726]

The Knicks are completely cooked once they have to give Bridges and Brunson massive extensions. They’re going to be over the second apron.

[@angeloaaz]

Capture the Flagg!!! that’s basically the title of this season

[@peterrossini6345]

We are fuckinv back babyyyyyyy

[@alexanderrojas2011]

Boy o boy.. these guys love draft picks.. I understand the direction but barclays will be a ghost town and YES ratings should be at an all-time low. All this considering that there is no guarantee for the #1 pick or even the picks develop into anything great.

[@LockedOnNets]

@@alexanderrojas2011 we love a team that picks a direction. And for a team without much talent, every chance to add more young prospects is an exciting path to choose.

[@stu9856]

Two unprotected 1st's in 2029. Knicks flame out/Mavs Ky & Klay are old/washed Mavs bottom out. A couple of Top 10 picks in the same draft

[@americancheese3087]

The most important thing is for Marks to get more 2025 1st & 2026 1st for DFS & Cam Johnson. And I don’t know if Marks is a good drafter, he passed on Tyrese Maxey in 2020.

[@ahmedaden789]

So did alot of teams pass on maxey but recentley we got cam thomas at 27 day ron sharpe and 29 and claxton at 31

[@americancheese3087]

@@ahmedaden789 Marks is good at drafting role players, not Star players. Cam Thomas is like Lou Williams or Jordan Clarkson. And I like Cam.

[@ThousandairesClub]

*Lol Who Is Shake Milton???* 🕵

[@jonahfalcon1970]

He was drafted 54th by the Sixers back in 2018. His best year was 13ppg off the bench for them. He's a career 36% 3pt shooter.

[@BK-wp1jj]

I just hope the Nets never go back to trading their future for a super team. They did it twice and both were disasters.They also need to try to get 2027 pick back from Houston because don’t expect to get a top 3 this year even if they tank. That’s Nets luck and a little conspiracy theory that the NBA does not want the Nets to win. Hope I’m wrong on that last one. So I think this rebuild will last at least 4 years.

[@felixhafenbradl1213]

Good for us that in 2025 draft like 6 players who would be a no.1 - 2 pick in other years

[@peterrossini6345]

We’re comin for Jeremy Steven , Danny’s aingee an fucking red Auerbach , and Basic the 2 New York team sticking together !!! Goal is take down Boston. By all means nesscary

[@naturaljuice93]

These guys are full of it though. Just a few weeks ago they were making mock trades saying it was never gonna happen and that hypothetically it would have to START with Randle Robinson and 4-5 unprotected lol. Now they’re pretending they don’t care that it’s to the Knicks and that it’s a huge win for the nets. Flip flopping like some sandals

[@LockedOnNets]

We never said that.

[@Marding]

Nets should get moved to Seattle

[@musicchest5873]

Why? There hasn't been another winning NBA Team in NY for decades. Someone else deserves a shot

[@marlinesutherland5358]

Knicks fans obsession on where the nets play is very odd. Very little brother energy

[@jonahfalcon1970]

@@marlinesutherland5358 Do Knicks fans know the Nets have been to the Finals more recently than them, and in back-to-back years, no less.

[@musicchest5873]

They insecure, and have every reason to be. The knicks have always sucked​@@marlinesutherland5358

[@BK-wp1jj]

That actually wouldn’t be too bad. Seattle is a nicer city too.

[@kevinscott9242]

The Knicks didn't actually improve this offseason, after losing iHart. Bridges is overrated. Anunoby can't stay healthy. Julius Randle is...well, Julius Randle. Obv Jalen Brunson is an incredible offensive player, but do you want your Franchise player to be a 28yr 6'0 180 volume shooter? The Knicks will be mediocre by 2026

[@richboy7414]

Whatever You Bum!

[@crooklynz718]

@Kevinscott9242 you sound like a salty Nets fan.

[@ahmedaden789]

​@@crooklynz718we happy we fleeced your ass

[@louisb5766]

@@crooklynz718why don’t you counter, instead of getting in your feelings? Use reason you’re a thinking man right?

[@louisb5766]

I agree with you, it’s a team game, now they have no center, and mikal doesn’t have elite talent.

[@manueladasilva8492]

Copium

[@dougnorrie]

How so?