The New York Knicks made a franchise altering decision this summer.
In a move that was somewhat unprecedented, the Knicks executed a trade with the Nets to send six future picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Mikal Bridges.
The trade helped jump start a Brooklyn rebuild that was long overdue since the mass exodus of Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Kevin Durant.
Knicks general manager Leon Rose was hailed as the executive of the year for bringing in Bridges.
He made another splash move by sending Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle to Minnesota in exchange for Karl Anthony Towns.
So after 3-4 record, and Bridges looking more like a role player than co-star, early returns have been promising for Brooklyn and disappointing for the Knicks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is clearly unhappy with Milwaukee, a team that is tied with the Philadelphia 76ers at 1-6 for the worst record in the NBA.
Since Rose cleared the cupboard of draft picks and tied up any future salary flexibility, it's nearly impossible for New York to make a play for the Greek Freak.
The Nets, on the other hand, are in an interesting position as they sit at 4-4, good enough for third in the Eastern Conference.
They have a bevy of vets including Dennis Schröder, Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith that would be valuable trade pieces for a contending team.
Giannis has listed the Nets as a top destination should he ask out of Milwaukee, which looks to be a matter of when not if.
Unless the Knicks turn things around in a hurry, it appears the Nets have decidedly won this trade.
What a stupid article, it's not just about the bridges trade, they got rid Julius & Donte, & got Kat, which is going to take time to incorporate, they shoulda kept them but traded Mitchell Robinson & a pick for another center like Jonas on the Wizards. It's early, even the Wolves started out bad. The Cavs are like 9-0 since I last checked, let's be honest, they not even top 5 in the East, they not better then the Pacers, Knicks, Bucks, 76ers, or even Miami for that matter, as Miami is trash but I think they can beat the Cavs in a first round series. Magic are on the rise, give em about 2-3 years of playoff experience then I think they'll be a top 5 team in the East at some point. This article is one of those goofy premature articles for sure
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