The Knicks Traded A Lot of Picks For Mikal Bridges

[@AFunkyDiabetic]

i messed up some pick details my bad the nets got 2 of their own picks back in exchange for suns picks to the rockets Also managed to miss a swap the knicks sent the nets too x.com/FunkyDiabetic1

[@dukiino739]

Nets signed KD in free agency and made 9 first round picks out of him lmao

[@M4LAGA]

traded Dlo for him

[@siddharthshastry7549]

What’s the point? They couldn’t win a chip with KD and they aren’t winning one anytime soon😂

[@KidGOAT.]

Ehhh the harden trade messed them up though

[@mikeysbusy]

@@siddharthshastry7549literally would’ve gotten to the finals if harden and Kyrie didn’t get injured relax

[@carter5377]

​@@M4LAGADlo is trash 🗑

[@monsoon1234567890]

The Nets may have just undone the Curse of Danny Ainge with that haul

[@madxD144]

watch Ainge get all that picks

[@andrewparisi9527]

@@madxD144lauri and sexton for all those picks

[@UnrulyGang246]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@onemanonevote4223]

Sean marks too.

[@ColdHoops]

Don't speak too soon. We'll have to reevaluate this trade after the 2028 or 2029 draft

[@CrazyxEnigma]

This is also the first time since 1982 the Knicks and Nets traded with each other.

[@averageloser533]

Fr?

[@SpeedHomeAttack]

You think they called each other or took a taxi and negotiated in person? 😂

[@CrazyxEnigma]

​@@averageloser533Yeah. When the Nets joined the league after the ABA merger the Knicks f*cked the Nets over pretty bad you can look up the details yourself but the Nets had to pay a bunch of money and were in a pretty bad way because of it for awhile. Enough that they couldn't pay Julius Erving the raise in his salary they promised and had to trade him, infamously the Nets offered his contract and the Knicks refused and took hard cash instead.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

​@@averageloser533Hm YT deleted my comment but yeah. Back when the Nets joined the NBA after the merger the Knicks bent the Nets over and ruined them for having the audacity to play in the same state basically. You can look up the finer details yourself but essentially Nets had to pay the Knicks a bunch of money owed enough they couldn't afford to pay Dr.J his salary and were forced to relocate.

[@emmanuelmondesir8677]

@@CrazyxEnigmawhat bad word did you use to get your comment deleted?

[@marthewputnam4588]

man it’s been YEARS i’ve been watchin you now, legit my favorite sports analyst

[@AFunkyDiabetic]

thanks bro

[@CraigGinJ]

Yes he right 💯 the same with me !! You get straight to the point

[@giovanni-ed7zq]

@@AFunkyDiabetic i dunno if they can sign og now. i think og is getting 38-43 million a year for 4 years on the free agent market. hartenstein is gonna get 20 million a year for 4 years.

[@giovanni-ed7zq]

@@AFunkyDiabetic it may be an indication hartenstein leaving as well.

[@joanbrunet6]

@@AFunkyDiabetic i think for me it was since 2017, friendship with a great college buddy started talking about funky

[@conr9550]

Mikal Bridges got more picks than 2 All-Stars combined in Pascal Siakam and Jrue Holiday Good lord

[@zaywoppo9427]

Because they got players as well as picks

[@RittenhousesRifle]

@zaywoppo9427 The Celtics traded away two guys who are perpetually injured to the Blazers for Holiday and two low level first round picks. The Knicks got fleeced.

[@Hollisty]

@@zaywoppo9427These people are morons 😂😂😂😂 not to mention that these picks are gonna be low tier. Nobody ever questions the QUALITY of the picks 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@conr9550]

@@zaywoppo9427 Noted selling point in a trade Jordan Nwora

[@stevenmark4407]

@@RittenhousesRiflethe Knicks did not get fleeced

[@opiniononion]

Bridges can get 4 picks and you're telling me you can't even get 1 pick for Caruso...

[@theetruth8626]

Caruso is not in Mikal level

[@chaoticneutral4729]

@@theetruth8626Mikal got FIVE. Caruso legit could've gotten 2

[@theetruth8626]

@@chaoticneutral4729 hell naw Caruso lucky if they could pull 1. It's a reason Mikal gets 23 million and Caruso gets 9 mill

[@theetruth8626]

@@chaoticneutral4729 I don't get where u guys trying to over value Caruso. If Chicago could got multiple first rounders they would got it.

[@FazeParticles]

Caruso is not as offensively gifted. and he's smaller than Mikal. Caruso is a guard not a wing. guards not in high demand like big defensive wings are who can dribble and shoot as well.

[@IDK_0402]

The Knicks NEED to keep OG. The defensive potential of OG and Mikal is way too good to pass on.

[@RittenhousesRifle]

OG is likely a goner unfortunately.

[@Hollisty]

@@RittenhousesRifleNo he’s not?? 😂😂😂 damn yall don’t do any research. Bogey and Bridges made basically the SAME money how else weren’t any other players added to match salary?? You don’t know what you’re talking about

[@Hollisty]

this move has no baring on OG… they did this to PAIR with OG to challenge the height of tadum and brown

[@RittenhousesRifle]

@Hollisty Even other Knicks fans are disagreeing with you. I know you’re coping but there’s no way they’re able to keep both OG and iHart. None. Zero. The Knicks have basically already made up their mind that OG is walking. OG isn’t happy with us contract situation and want a a bigger role. Time to own up to and face the music buddy. He’s injury prone and already a distraction. It’s better for the Knicks to let go.

[@Hollisty]

@@RittenhousesRifle Who disagrees with me you’re the only response 😂😂😂😂

[@michaelpatalano9884]

Brunson 100% signs the team friendly extension now

[@ColdHoops]

Nah. The job's not done, but he will sign of course

[@MrE_]

Idk why I'm getting IT in Boston vibes from that scenario

[@vitorlunardolas]

​​​@@MrE_ his initial contract in NY is way better than what IT had in Boston tho, he already secured the bag so its all good

[@nickfowler547]

@@MrE_nah he already penned a $104M extension. IT never secured the bag

[@SouthernDrinkSlinger]

It is an "overpay," but sometimes you have to do that when you are close to a title. I honestly think it was a good move. If I can only keep one of Randle or OG, I'm trading Randle. Both OG & Mikal are 37-38% career 3P shooters, both have made all-defensive teams, and both are very capable of averaging 16 points per game. Having those two on the same team, I just dont think people are giving the Knicks enough credit. Now if they just let OG walk for nothing, I'm not as big of a fan of this. If they lose iHart, there are several centers in this years draft & they have a pick.

[@LeeDaHitman]

best logical basketball comment on here. This is a great take on the situation

[@king_supreme1102]

This was a fantastic move. All of these negative takes are insane.

[@MegaMjjordan]

@@LeeDaHitmanI mean it’s NY they have the market and a Brain if Dolan continues to let his advisors work! It’d be cool to see them keep OG. East cost has been feeling weak when Giannis/Butler and other East stars have been injured these last 2-3 years

[@marcelmarshall4240]

@@king_supreme1102 I know. It's not insane AT all to think Mikal Bridges is the piece to lead a team to the chip!

[@theetruth8626]

New York not close to no title

[@prolazoi774]

Bojan on a lottery team again LOL

[@stxcks23]

Poor bogey 🥲

[@blandman4084]

Remember in game of zones when he was so happy being traded from the nets to the wizards

[@jb3488]

Oh Tom Thibodeau play all your players so these 4 can actually last to the finals!

[@Dilemina]

Lol. He is not changing.

[@jb3488]

@@Dilemina at all 😂😂😂

[@TruthSpeaker4]

@@Dileminacasuals

[@Scars_on_my_nose]

@@Dileminajust wait on it

[@vietnam1978]

Lol nope. He’ll get them injured again for sure

[@Donniedark60]

Villanova Knicks here we go!!!

[@mr.kwamid-86_43]

VILLANUEVA! B'YS :D

[@joncaples2624]

Mikal not being a 1st option definitely had a play in him being traded. This was a down season for him. Can’t wait to see him back in that 3 and D role

[@CrazyxEnigma]

It's been reported Bridges asked to be traded and basically threatened to do what AD did and tank his own value by saying it's only one destination i.e. the Knicks if they didn't accommodate him. They got a helluva package for him so right move imo.

[@king_supreme1102]

This was an A+ move. Fuck them picks. Mikal will be fantastic on the Knicks. They’re going to the finals next season. -Pacers fan

[@jimmyjay689]

Celtics swept Pacers... Pacers beat Knicks... Doesnt add up....

[@king_supreme1102]

@@jimmyjay689 everyone knows the Knicks were depleted. A healthy Knicks team with Mikal sweeps the Pacers. Gentlemen’s sweep at worst.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

@@jimmyjay689 If you ignore the context of the Knicks having half their team injured and still took the Pacers to seven games sure it doesn't make sense.

[@amberheardslawyerprofessor5266]

Brother your not beating us 😂☘️

[@king_supreme1102]

@@amberheardslawyerprofessor5266 I’m not a Knicks fan. More likely the Celtics don’t repeat than they do repeat

[@christopherforrest5713]

Beating the 76ers with a Villanova squad would be spiritual

[@JoshuaKimbrough]

Already did

[@MegaMjjordan]

If this Nova Knicks is for real I’d say the guys as a group should come together and decide on taking pay cuts so OG/IHart are still welcome, themselves to if they the college good times to last longer than 2 years

[@tylerblair318]

If the Nets arent a top tier team within the next 6 years, that is 1000% on them. They have so many fucking picks and cap space. If they get nothing from that, it's the definition of skill issue.

[@sama2086]

As long as we keep OG I'm happy with it. If we don't then it's very bad imo

[@ColdHoops]

If they manage to keep OG, that's unfair man🥶 That being said I'm glad my Nets have finally grown some balls. We're all-in for the rebuild 💪

[@bob4476]

"Maybe there is a world where KPs health is a question" yeah man we've been living in that world for the last 7 years

[@Hccxddfyujm]

Boggy and Bridges make the same amount of money… OG is coming back and Knicks are taking the chip

[@jimmyjay689]

Celtics going B2B

[@giovanni-ed7zq]

og is gonna get 38-43 million a year for 4 years on the free agent market.

[@Hccxddfyujm]

@@giovanni-ed7zq yeah bro you really called it🤣

[@bamidelakin-np2ub]

All my thoughts wrapped up in a comment: Mainly: Kyrie and KD coming to the team meant that even if it failed, trading them away resulted in (we now know) ELEVEN additional picks minus the ones they gave Houston to begin with when the team would've been stuck with D'Angelo and Levert. Rockets baffle me: Fred VanVleet + Dillon Brooks + KD, when they already have so-called future stars Sengun and Jalen G? All y'all that said Sean Marks should've been fired.... SHADDUPP!!!

[@cycloneriot]

Instead of trying to trade Julius Randle to keep OG and I Hart the Knicks should sign and trade I Hart to the Thunder. Randle is still an all-NBA player I don’t get why people try so hard to get rid of him especially now when he is clearly the Knicks second best player

[@gregguz18]

RJ, IQ, Evan Fournier, and grimes 4 unprotected 1st rd picks 1 Milwaukee 1st 2 2nd rd picks For (potentially) OG and Mikal, who are 2 3&D wings who are entering their primes

[@jaejae5625]

Mikal is leaving his prime lol… he’s not as young as everyone thinks he is

[@vincentbonfiglio2989]

@@jaejae5625hes 27 dog

[@blaxson10]

Villanova Knicks‼️

[@ryanrobinson2850]

Maybe this is cope but I don't think Leon and Co. make these moves (IQ and RJ for OG, 5 First for Mikal) if they aren't confident they can keep OG. Also OGs agent being Leon Roses son makes me think that they got this all figured out.

[@kwentonbaptiste7237]

If they can pay OG they gonna be nice af this season and can beat anybody in the east 💯💯💯

[@Other_Robots]

Word would be good i just dunno if OG is gonna demand more money than the knicks are willing to pay or if a team like philly overpays to draw OG away

[@MrRapmaster19]

They're gonna pay him at the end of the day. Only way this deal makes sense, given the OG/Bridges duo would shut down so many 1/2 punches in the NBA.

[@giovanni-ed7zq]

og is gonna get like 38-43 million on the free agent market

[@kwentonbaptiste7237]

@@giovanni-ed7zq this shit gonna come down to if he wanna take less money for a championship ring like are you willing to sacrifice because all of the pieces are there

[@thebekgo1624]

Them and Boston would be a banger come playoff time 🔥

[@MegaMjjordan]

If they Keep OG gah damn!! That’d be crazy. East looking slightly more tougher, already were just alot injuries in the east last couple seasons

[@Hoffanheim]

Man i‘m exited for the Knicks i hope they will make at least the Eastern Conference Finals.

[@AlphaDesperateForFunds]

Knicks got 5 first round picks in the next 3 drafts we gon be aii

[@chrisssmith92]

No they don’t. Name what picks they have?

[@imwatchingyou5377]

@@chrisssmith92 24th & 25th this draft , 2025 firsts are a Detroit lottery protected and Washington top 10 protected and they still have their 2026 pick.

[@sgame82]

@@imwatchingyou5377 Probably won't get the Detroit and washington picks but yeah they got 3 first rounders for the next 3 years guaranteed unless they trade them.

[@pg13pacernation30]

Yes Knicks did give up a lot of picks but hey at least Mikal is not an injury prone player, can defend and can shoot the ball also Knicks chemistry going to be insane

[@kam_12_]

a crunch time lineup of Brunson, Devincenzo, Hart, Bridges, Anunoby with Hartenstein/Randle/McBride for flexibility options should definitely have celtics/76ers worried for next year.. granted they sign and keep everyone, maybe randle is expendable atp? or keep him and just have some OG insurance during the regular season so he can actually play under Thibs in the playoffs lol. Hart,Brunson and Bridges should be good for the regular szn/playoffs but they do have some solid depth and are definitely a series contender

[@AVERAGEYOUTARD]

Focus on beating the pacers littlest of bros

[@zaywoppo9427]

They still have two picks in tomorrow’s draft as well as Julius Randle. I don’t think they’re done

[@superstar4948]

He can definitely flourish in that 3rd or 4th option. His defense, and chemistry will take him far in his role. Just keep OG!!

[@shorewall]

I have been wanting Bridges to the Knicks for a while now. I just never thought the Nets would do it. I think this trade is harsh, but fair. Knicks gave up late first round picks for someone who will work in their system, and didn't hurt their rotation to do it. That's how you gotta build a contender these days. Fuck them picks, and then when it ends, blow up the team for someone else's picks. (It also discourages tanking. :D) They gotta bring back OG to make it work though, since they gave up so much for OG, and they gave up so much for Bridges. If Bridges is just a replacement for OG, that makes it a bad trade, since the benefit is in the synergy of having OG and Bridges. I also think that Randle is expendable now. If they can trade him for a good center, or for cap space so they can resign IHart, then that would be best. Hope Mitchel is healthy next year too, despite Embiid's best efforts.

[@eeph4eva]

Man the knicks really want to win now. That is an insane amount of picks for a very good role player. That being said I do believe they just leapfrogged the bucks with this move (arguable even before the move), and as a celtics fan I admit I'm starting to sweat right now.

[@ColdHoops]

Look at the landscape of the league. We've had a new champion every year and Boston pretty much decimated the East. If you don't capitalise now, it could be too late. Shout out to the Knicks

[@EventualRoads]

Huge win for Knicks

[@tims4502]

As a Suns fan I like it. It gives me hope there may be a way out of basketball purgatory

[@Warrentertainment]

Fire sale! We're also trying to unload BEN SIMMONS too! EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!!

[@ColdHoops]

It doesn't matter if we trade him or not, we know he won't play next season. He's done.

[@DirectionlessStudent]

The Q is did they do this because they are going to lose OG and will now focus on IHart or do they plan to keep OG? Either way I think it's not a bad gamble by the Knicks -- they think this is their chance and they are going all in. Yes, it's an overpay but those picks weren't going to get them to the finals unless they used them in a trade -- non-lottery picks don't get you rookie all stars, they get you developing players that need time.

[@sgame82]

They are definitely keeping OG over IHart and its not even a question. You don't pay 2 centers that much money and they already are paying Mitch Robinson.

[@jasonmadinya7759]

ian begley is saying that ihart is going to get better offers than the knicks can offer and that the knicks are prioritizing og and that this trade signals that they think he'll stay

[@conorwatchvidz]

If they keep OG, they’re better than the Celtics man. Especially considering how hard it is to go back to back after having a sense of accomplishment and less of a drive. Combine that with the Knicks hungry after what happened last season, it’s gonna be entertaining at the very least

[@TheTEN24]

Good move the Knicks had so many picks. Need to bring OG back

[@oblivionpro69]

When you give up more draft picks than it took to get Kevin Durant, to get a role player(albeit a very good one), you know you messed up. Knicks gonna Knick

[@christopherforrest5713]

Except all of those picks are gonna be in like the mid 20s bro tf you talking about

[@jasonmadinya7759]

@@christopherforrest5713 people have no idea how to value picks its crazy. its super situational, but the better and more future secured your team is the less value those picks have to you. not to mention how many lottery picks turn to busts

[@GriffGalore]

Ima say Mikal with Brunson and Randle taking up attention, he's putting up at least 18 a game

[@XanielMarino]

If the Knicks, those first 3 first round picks really don’t matter because they want to go all in on this core, those late teens, low 20s picks weren’t going to change things for them. The only ones i feel like could be costly are the 2029 and 2031 picks but if they get a finals appearance or multiple ECF’s then it’s still worth it

[@sgame82]

If the team stays together Brunson and the rest of them will only be like 33, 34 by 2031. The entire team is young with Randle being the oldest. I wouldn't be worried about 2029

[@nateh254]

Could you imagine if the Mavs were just willing to pay Brunson? Imagine this mavs team in the finals with a trio of Luka, Kyrie and Brunson

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

It would be such a Knicks thing to do to trade away the farm for OG and Bridges just for OG to leave in free agency and for the Knicks to only be slightly better than they were last year.

[@mikeysbusy]

They can’t bring back og with this deal right?

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

@@mikeysbusy They CAN. They would just be well into the second apron and they wouldn’t be able to keep Hartenstein. It feels like the Knicks have made the decision to move on from OG and give Hartenstein an extension. There is absolutely no way they’d be able to keep both.

[@jonjohn7185]

I think they’d be slightly better, but much more consistent. Mikal is way more healthy than og

[@SpeedHomeAttack]

That sounds like something the Knicks would do in 2013. The current Knicks FO has shown they are nothing like the past and actually make calculated decisions.

[@RittenhousesRifle]

@SpeedHomeAttack The problem is… they just did it. This only works if both OG and iHart are both extended and the Knicks as well as OG himself have signaled they’re moving on.

[@joerusso4417]

the only picks that may matter are 29 and 31. if you think they knicks will stink in those years fine. the rest will probably be late 1st rd picks. not a big deal.

[@buddyfats4768]

Most of those picks are going to be in the late 20s, people are only looking at the quanity of the picks but the quality of the picks arent great, still a good haul for the Nets

[@sgame82]

You can still get good players in the 20s. Heck Brunson was a second rounder. So was Jokic. I think both teams won benefitted from the trade.

[@tejanerella2004]

Idk if this is a hot take but I think this trade makes Randle expendable and since resigning OG is gonna cost them they’ve gotta clear some cap to avoid the second apron. It feels like Randle is about to be traded, maybe for a Hartenstein replacement. This is partly based on Randle being statistically one of the worst playoff players in history though and I don’t think NYK sees that as unfixable. Who knows though I’m just some guy

[@ColdHoops]

I'm rooting for Randle to Sacramento... As long as Kings keep their core including Murray 👀

[@EthanJacobs-pb5jz]

Leon rose is a genius. He knows what he’s doing. He’s not making this move unless he’s 100% sure this is the move.

[@jalenjohnson0339]

For the Nets this was the right move they clearly weren’t going anywhere with Bridges as their best player and no one wants to come to Brooklyn in free agency. So it was better that they get some of their picks back from us and start the rebuild. Now did the Knicks give up too much for Bridges. Yes they did but it’s not a bad move on their part because they got a perfect 3 and D versatile wing that fits perfectly next to Burnson. The Knicks are trying to win now so those picks might not be that good in the coming years. They have a shot since besides Boston the Eastern conference is still pretty weak, As for my rockets they are trying to go star hunting I have no interest in KD rather go after Booker. But it’s smart for them to see how the Suns do this season. Because if the Suns are a mess this upcoming season and they get bounced in the first round. Booker and KD could ask out and that’s better for us because those picks become valuable and we can probably make a deal with the Suns in case they want to start a rebuild. What a crazy few minutes and the draft haven’t started yet lol

[@curtiszyr]

Honestly as a long time Houston fan. Idc get Durant and butler if it’s possible. Media has ruined people’s perception of Durant. Still top 5 scorer at this age, just have to utilize his talents better as draymond said and udoka seem like the right coach , there were rumors of Boston wanting Durant during udoka’s time as HC. Texas is where kd shaped his identity as a player, I say bring him home. Butler is vocal he can be the leader the enforcer, van vleet is as fine as any PG you can think of, keep sengun and Amen. Houston rockets we are built for tough championship challenge , west is too interesting right now , JOIN THE FRAY !

[@joefatalooch8057]

Draft picks are a crap shoot in this league. No one can depend on a draft pick, but several can produce a good player. It also takes time and hard work, something many aren’t prepared to do. Mikal is an established top player and is going to a place he loves, with teammates he already has a history with. This is a good trade for the Knicks

[@bradrielly7031]

The knicks are in win now mode. Picks don't do a thing to help you get a ring at least any time soon. I think this actually is a good deal for them especially if they can find a way to keep OG and Ihart. I can't help but think Mitch and Randle could be on the trade block for the right pieces or a least to free up some $$.

[@bamidelakin-np2ub]

This makes up for the KG Paul Pierce trade right??????

[@dkarmusic5424]

No

[@damienpalmer1789]

Is chemistry worth 4 first rounders?

[@roryodonnell7544]

yes, thibs doesn’t play the rookies their first year, with potentially 11 firsts within the next 6 years, perfectly acceptable to go into win now mode, especially with how far the knicks went last year

[@dontaerogers2687]

yes wtf 😭😂

[@Dilemina]

Thibs got rid of future annoying rookies. Its a win win for him.

[@king_supreme1102]

Yes, not to mention he’s a low end star? He will be a fantastic #2. Genuinely don’t get any of these negative takes. The chances if the Knicks getting a ring are very real if they keep OG.

[@TruthSpeaker4]

Yes late first rounders 😂

[@Dicysituations]

Mikal’s been an Ironman which is perfect for Thibs, you’ve picked up an elite 3 & D guy, and the day to day culture is going to be world class. You HAVE to keep OG to make this work. Then it’s an intriguing all in move with some other potential trade pieces in play with Randle and Robinson to round things out. I like this as long as OG comes back to make the Hart-Bridges-OG wing core.

[@WearyKawhi]

Gotta think the Knicks aren’t done, if they can get pen to paper with OG what does a Sign and trade look like for them 🤔

[@HoopsAficionado]

The Knicks have also re-signed OG Anunoby for five years, $212.5 million. Talk is that Hartenstein is walking. The Thunder might give him a good deal.

[@xCynFR]

they need braandon ingram or kyle kuzma who adds length and can create for themselves and others

[@MegaMjjordan]

Don’t forget Mitchell Robinson if he’s healthy!!

[@3Jets]

I can sleep happy now! 😊

[@HeyEdo]

2:55 I had happily forgot about Randle…

[@Tayte25]

Knicks might be 2025 champs

[@somebodycomegether770]

funkydiabetic the only youtuber that has still photos as the youtube video and i dont care lol still a great basketball channel

[@dsmvfl363]

I hope they keep everyone

[@emmanuelmondesir8677]

The Nets can FINALLY rebuild after their 2013 blunder

[@healthfadsfade]

You’d think the knicks just traded for Wemby 😂😂

[@delanosteelejr.5109]

Wait a minute. We're putting so much emphasis on the Knicks draft picks that they used in the trade but the Knicks have traded out of the first round the past couple of seasons. Sounds to me like they weren't that focused on drafting which is why this "HAUL" isn't a big deal for the Knicks. Something to keep in mind

[@starmorpheus]

All the Villanova boys are back 😊

[@curtiszyr]

Mama Durant is a Hakeem fan girl , kd has ties to Texas. With the right money and negotiating Durant could end up in Houston

[@christopherhamill525]

This team talent wise screams Bad Boys pistons. Not in playstyle but, elite PG leading the team, surrounded by incredibly productive, some border all star level players stretching onto the bench with a defensive emphasis.

[@randygraham926]

Sorry -- that's just too many picks for Mikal Bridges. 😅 That's what you trade to get Jokic .... Are the Knicks going to sign og anunoby and Hartenstein ....?

[@shorewall]

Lol, players like Jokic aren't on the market. The picks have relative value. Late round picks don't help when you are trying to get over the top, and they don't hold as much trade value either. Not all FRPs are created equal.

[@demetri9024]

Those are all late round picks. and the Knicks still have 3 draft picks this year alone that will get traded and still have first moving forward. 4 of the picks they gave up are useless, and 2028 is a swap . The draft is called lottery for a reason .The new salary cap 2nd tier makes this a really good trade. The Nets had Harden KD and Kyrie and couldn't win picks wont change disfunction .

[@rodneygreen904]

The point is what was the point getting Mikal Bridges and given all those draft picks if they can’t even go against the Boston Celtics I don’t understand this at the end at the end of the day you gonna need a superstar back and go against Boston Celtics

[@christopherforrest5713]

Because he’s one of the top defensive players in the nba? We were ECF bound if we weren’t injured this season. We literally had a 6 man rotation and took the pacers to 7

[@frankdobs]

@@christopherforrest5713 Half the east's contenders were hurt their playoff run meant nothing.

[@horbgorbeson]

Y’all are buggin if you think Leon made this move without knowing that OG is re-signing

[@eyemunchained8968]

Knicks have a 5 out offensive lineup... making it harder to shutdown Brunson. Their kick and drive game will become lethal.

[@MrMixedGamer]

This is a terrible trade, especially considering how screwed they are if og walks, especially especially considering jalen brunson and julius randle both arent strangers to injuries, cant wait to see brooklyn win the 2031 finals lol

[@CrazyxEnigma]

Big gamble with the potential to really f them. If it gets them a championship it'll be worth it otherwise biggest fleece since the Celtics fleeced the Nets over a decade ago.

[@ColdHoops]

If we can get Cooper (we probably won't) I'm going to be a stan for the first time in my life😅

[@sgame82]

You are acting like the Knicks traded away all their picks lol. They still got 2 first rounders this year and depending on the Pistons and Wizards records possible 2 first rounders next year and their own pick the year after that lol. If OG walks they have the cap space to get someone else.

[@officialconch]

He wanted to be there so bad lol

[@kokoro_gospel]

So between Mikal and Rudy Gobert, who broke the trade market harder?

[@christiangarrity6889]

As a Knicks fan, I gotta say, I am super skeptical of this move. I think the most important thing the organization could have done was to run it back with the same group. There's now a very likely chance they cannot make it work with either or even both Ihart and Og. I'm not sure who made the call to sell the future for someone who's redundant and in my opinion overall worse than Og, but it's a bad bad sign. When you're a GM you can't make moves like this. They fell into the mistake of making a move based on emotions and hype and not pure basketball, everyone in the league knew they would be looking at this so the nets were able to price gouge mikal and the Knicks got played.

[@iwannatalktosampson5852]

Nets were smart to cash in on bridges after learning he can't be the #1 even helped them grab their 1st back so they can tank when they are mid again . Yall not ready for cam Johnson taking 20 shots a night next year 😂😂

[@rob.parsnips]

I believe in OG more than Randle. I don’t know if that’s smart, but that’s my gut feeling. I would rather trade Randle away and look for someone whose salary works.

[@Mike-zw9zv]

All that to lose in the 2nd round 🤣🤣🤣

[@beto5720]

Most likeable team

[@blablablaa14]

If the Knicks don't keep OG it doesn't matter. Mikel and OG are similar levels of player, OG can guard bigger. If both are on the Knicks, deadly team. If its losing OG in the free agency and then getting Mikel to replace him for 5 first round picks. That's really a loss overall

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

This appears likely according to reports.

[@carter5377]

5 first round picks for a role player is fucking crazy

[@patrickm6483]

@@carter5377Mikel is a solid #2 him and booker almost won a chip

[@carter5377]

@patrickm6483 Ayton was arguably the 2nd option. They both averaged 14 PPG that year. Mikal will not be the 2nd option in NY. Randle is still there to fuck up the chemistry and get cooked on defense. He's going to replace OG sitting in the corner while playing worse defense than OG does. 5 first round picks for a role player is out of this world.

[@tejanerella2004]

⁠@@patrickm6483nah Chris Paul was #2 and I’m pretty sure Ayton was #3 but it’s been a few years

[@TheSilentOnePG]

what if the knicks traded Randle for Kat would that even be possible? I could see that pushing them to a true contender

[@kevinkelly8896]

There's not much draft picks can do for you if you're trying to take a team from good to championship level in my opinion.

[@jacobfraser440]

If they are able to bring back OG and I Hart. Sheesh they have the 4 nova dudes, OG, Hart, McBride. Trade Randle and get Backup center and a couple other guys on minimum Tobruk out the roster. Sheesh

[@jnmc2498]

Some say Nets got their 2025 pick and others 2026 from Rockets… which one is it???

[@AverageJoesGardening]

late first round picks are worthless

[@ErroneousMonk1]

This feels like a terrible move. But I’m happy the Knicks did it and not the Thunder.

[@adammacfarlane3732]

Does anyone know how this team will work salary wise??

[@bilindabutcher8913]

Randle might be gone for cap space

[@CrazyxEnigma]

They'll likely be over the second apron by the time they're done making moves. Championship or bust period.

[@Lemonpepperwett]

Most of these guys have been friends for years. Quite a few of them played college together. I'm thinking there are going to sign team friendly extensions to play with their boys

[@angelmercedes2029]

@@bilindabutcher8913they’re gonna move Mitch. I love him to death but the fo is focusing on health and he hasn’t really been that these past couple seasons. Might get goga or draft a center to replace him

[@Barak144]

So what the Knicks traded a lot of unproven players for a very proven player. And the Knicks still have their draft picks for tomorrow’s draft. You Knick haters do this every summer hate on the Knicks and get proven as knowing nothing and being wrong about your takes

[@TheCman183]

Those picks aren't going to be insanely valuable since at worse the knicks should be a perennial playoff team for the next half decade. Also retaining 3 picks this year and their own picks every other year doesn't look too bad imo. OG's agent is Leon's son so im not worried about him leaving even tho it will be an overpay to keep him. NBA twitter can talk shit but these moves are going to put the Knicks in the conversation as legit contenders this season even if they're still the second best team in this confrence.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

Man the Knicks have basically gotten away with tampering. Magic Johnson gets fined for saying Giannis will bring a title to Milwaukee and Leon Rose had a relationship with Brunson being his Godfather, Brunson's Dad being in the organization the players all being friends from playing together in Villanova and Rose's son being an agent? 😂 It's crazy, I ain't mad to clarify I just think the NBA should stop pretending they care about tampering.

[@frankdobs]

lol

[@ardubayu]

I think it’s worth it, might just make me a Knicks fan

[@shorewall]

They were so fun this year, and I have been wanting them to get Bridges for a while.

[@ColdHoops]

​@@shorewall When Mike Breen is your team commentator, it's always going to be fun watching Knicks basketball

[@vegasbotany6413]

F those picks we trying win in next 2 yrs

[@davyunwashington3613]

Ladies and gentleman welcome to the offseason

[@horbgorbeson]

Don’t give a fuck about those picks. Look at Bridges contract… I’d rather have the financial flexibility from his contract over a bunch of mid 20’s picks.