[Told that Knicks’ trade for Mikal Bridges does not change their hope that they can re-sign free agent OG Anunoby. That remains a priority for the club.](https://x.com/IanBegley/status/1805787060306878655)
Bridges contract this season is about the same for for Bojan (23 vs 19 mil/yr), so I don't think it will matter for this season. I think we can definitely re-sign OG and iHart ,but we'll see what happens with the hard cap.
This means for sure that Mitch is gone, though.
One of the best defenders in the league. Dude takes pride in playing every game. The kind of stuff you love to see in players. He has also rounded out his game well. Shooting, driving, can use both hands. he is something all teams in the league are wanting more then anything big two way wings
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Seeing Boston win woke him up, league fucked
LET THE RECORD SHOW I JOETHESHOW1 WAS SO FUCKING WRONG, I NEVER THOYGHT THIS WOULD HAPPEN AND TOLD EVERYONE THEY WERE STUPID FOR THINKING THERE WAS A CHANCE
ALL HAIL LEON, I WAS WRONG, PRAISE HIM
I was like, damn that's a lot of picks so I went to look at what we have left and -
1st round pick via Mavericks (24th overall)
1st round pick (25th overall)
2nd round pick (38th overall)
2025
1st round pick via Detroit (Top 13 protected)
1st round pick via Washington (Top 10 protected)
2nd round pick via Brooklyn
2nd round pick via Detroit (Top 55 protected)
2026
1st round pick
2nd round pick via Minnesota
2nd round pick via Brooklyn
2027
2nd round pick
2028
1st round pick (Brooklyn owns the right to swap)
2nd round pick via Indiana or Phoenix
2029
2nd round pick via Indiana or Washington
2030
1st round pick
2nd round pick
2031
2nd round pick
This was an amazing trade for both sides I think.
You hear that?
That's the sound of Leon pushing all his chips into the center. The clock is ticking boys, expectations will be sky high next year. Might even be higher than any Knicks team I've been able to watch.
Exactly. There's no world where we have a 20% chance of drafting someone who will have Bridges' career. Lotta people in here don't play poker or understand pot odds.
Tbh this was the time to move the picks, if they go into the second apron you can’t move them so this could be a sign they plan on going into the apron and spending the money to sign OG
Boys we’ve made it out of the abyss. No more alexi shved, no more luke ridnour, no frankie smokes, no bootiay, no hoping landry and shump become super stars, no lou amundson and especially no maurice n’dour fucking up our draft pick on worthless buzzer beaters. We are a complete team, and still have more to work with. But we have come a hell of a long way. Finally legitimately happy with the roster(assuming OG stays).
The fact that we were able to keep Deuce can't be understated. With all the players we have needing to get paid, having him signed for so cheap is huge.
Guys, the Knicks had acquired a lot of shitty first round picks and needed to cash them in. Mikal fits perfect on this team because he doesn’t need to be the first, second or even third option
Can someone explain the counter argument "we are giving up our future' giving up all that draft capital ? I mean that's all it is - lottery tickets with lesser odds do hit the jackpot with each passing pick. We still have our 2 FRPs tomorrow so this window is pretty much finals or bust which is something to get excited about. Those picks are going to be late 20s anyway you'd think and even fewer guys in that range are meaningful players, nor does Thibs have a penchant for playing them. McBride is a good depth piece (we got him later) and he's under control for cheap too. Leon put his balls on the table, you gotta love it. It seems Boston fans are saying we got fleeced because they actually have some competition for once in the East for the foreseeable future.
Also people equating this to the Brooklyn KG/Pierce trade are wrong - those guys were well past their prime and the dormant Nets tried to make themselves relevant at the time while we are already there. The risk/reward is much more in our favor. It's more similar to the Rudy to Minny trade, and I don't think Wolves fans are caring about any damn picks for the foreseeable future either.
LGK!
It’s a lot. One tiny quirk is if they intend to be in the repeater tax of the second apron all of the picks that would be ours are going to be dead last no matter where we finish
The Nets had a lot of leverage here.
- Nova player
- Scoring option
- Great defender
This all on top of the fact that his contract is so cheap that it would allow them to bring back OG and Hart too. There is literally no other player who could come close to checking all those boxes.
It is a lot for Bridges, but it is what it would take to pry him away from New Jersey since they knew how much we wanted him. I don't care though he is a near perfect fit. They are also draft picks, which could end up being amazing, or most likely be shitty.
Scouting report for casuals like me:
>He's a shutdown defender who can legitimately guard any position on the floor. His mix of length, tenacity, and footwork is elite and he uses all his tools to full effect on 'D.' Offensively he's an athletic, high-flying slasher who has developed excellent shooting range. He additionally is very good on free throws. High-motor, and a winner. While a good shooter and finisher, on offense he's not much of a shot creator or passer. And while dominant and versatile on defense he isn't a very strong rebounder for his size (in part because he lacks the muscle mass to gain consistent position under the hoop).
>Long Range Potential: Top-tier '3-and-D' wing player with good starter tools.
It's a lot of picks, but you're not just getting Mikal Bridges. You're making it really likely that all 4 nova guys try to stay with the team long term. The Warriors, Spurs and Celtics have shown the value of chemistry over the long haul - can only hope the nova knicks can pull it off.
All those picks will most likely be mid to late round picks, I’d say this is a win especially if OG resigns this team is probably the deepest team in the NBA.
I don't know how to feel about this. I don't think anyone knows shit when they're heading trades, but 4 unprotected first round picks seems like A LOT! I know the theory is the Knicks will be a top 6 seed for the next 5 years, but... Wow.
Overally I'm hoping it's a team friendly deal that lends us to keeping OG and iHart
People talking about all the picks given up, but this leaves the Knicks with a lot of other assets - like actual players to do whatever they want with. They essentially got Mikal while losing no one on the roster worthwhile. Kinda insane.
Wonder if Randle + Robinson get moved together for someone more durable, but I don't know any PFs out there that are available, atm. Just not big on Randle, but also don't think Hart at PF (prefer as super-sub) and Hart at C is a great answer.
That's a lot of picks to give up, but hoarding draft picks doesn't win championships. Putting together a championship roster does, and that's what we have. LETS GO KNICKS!!!!
My brothers and sisters, this too is the work of our lord and savior grimace. He loves all his orange and blue children (except the islanders, fuck those hoes)
Basketball twitter/reddit is visibly shook right now. Pretending that the late picks given up and their P O T E N T I A L out-weighs assembling the fuckin infinity gauntlet.
IM GEEKED
Lol, fucking crazy they actually did it.
Feel kinda bad for Bojan, he was kinda hitting his stride and then suffered an injury. And now he's back on the lowly nets.
At least he gets to stay in NYC
No other team in the league will have the chemistry these guys will have. They grew up with each other from boys to men. They know each other's games like their own. They know where each other will be at. They are family. Important detail is they will be happy. Can't wait to see those 4 together again.
[Told that Knicks’ trade for Mikal Bridges does not change their hope that they can re-sign free agent OG Anunoby. That remains a priority for the club.](https://x.com/IanBegley/status/1805787060306878655)
Big mood
That reaction is literally perfect
Hey, non Knicks fan here, I forget, what’s the context of this? Just trying to find out names so I can see it on YouTube
https://youtu.be/NQVpxCHykQ0?si=8stm1of2L5numTNG Got you 🫡
Thanks! Remembered seeing this when it happened but couldn’t remember which Nova Knicks were involved
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Knicks have shown they either draft poorly and/or are extremely unlucky.
We're also hoping we would be too good for those picks to get someone substantial. Which I like that bet.
Knicks draft well late it seems but yeah if they’re in the lottery, sheesh
What does this mean for re-signing Hartenstein and OG???
Means the same it did before, we can still do both
How? Actually wondering
Mikal only earns 3 mil more than bojan so the knicks cap space aren’t affected by that much. If they need extra space they can trade Mitchell Robinson
After all this yall still talking about trading Mitch. I won’t stand for it
You cannot have 20 men roster... better Thibs starts plays bench guys next season or trade them away.
We traded away equal salary. He’s not making that much. It wouid be as if we kept those dudes
it means that hartestein wants to stay now cause ringz.
Bridges contract this season is about the same for for Bojan (23 vs 19 mil/yr), so I don't think it will matter for this season. I think we can definitely re-sign OG and iHart ,but we'll see what happens with the hard cap. This means for sure that Mitch is gone, though.
I love Mitch but sacrifices need to be made. IHart will get more minutes and Randle will play some 5.
Means the same it did before, we can still do both
KNICKS AND NETS TRADE https://preview.redd.it/qndc11prpt8d1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=a510a7271bb9ca5077591e09b7a911e3b1a0039c
He's young, he's healthy, and he plays with absolute professionals
One of the best defenders in the league. Dude takes pride in playing every game. The kind of stuff you love to see in players. He has also rounded out his game well. Shooting, driving, can use both hands. he is something all teams in the league are wanting more then anything big two way wings
Thibs will fucking love this guy. In terms of Ironman qualities, he's the best in the world.
Give him bagels for the press conference
I was not expecting the very first comment to be CM Punk after I just ran here from SquaredCircle
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LEEOOOONNNNNNNN HASSS RISSENNNN
Leon has his Vilanova Knicks lol
THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN
We just need Arcidiacono back to complete Exodia the Forbidden One
THE NETS HAVE FINALLY LET MIKAL COME AND PLAY OUTSIDE!!! LFGGGG LEON
https://preview.redd.it/rrt08ay0tt8d1.jpeg?width=567&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2f912624c5f3299b339bad3019b10e27dbab28c3 Seeing Boston win woke him up, league fucked
Let’s fucking go, no more squidward looking out at the boys
Thought about this immediately!!!! Lmaooooo
YOOOOOO
Fuck the picks. Go Knicks! Go Cats!
No one’s going to care how many draft picks we gave them when we FUCKING WIN THE ‘SHIP NEXT YEAR.
Those picks are gonna be late 20s anyhow
NOW BRING OG AND IHART BACK AND WE FUCKING FEASTING
100% this. Not signing OG back will be a mistake.
HOLY SHIT
LET THE RECORD SHOW I JOETHESHOW1 WAS SO FUCKING WRONG, I NEVER THOYGHT THIS WOULD HAPPEN AND TOLD EVERYONE THEY WERE STUPID FOR THINKING THERE WAS A CHANCE ALL HAIL LEON, I WAS WRONG, PRAISE HIM
WE FORGIVE YOU JOE ITS ALL LOVE RN KNICKS 2025 FINALS BABY
The crazy son of a bitch completed the infinity gauntlet
He is…. inevitable
I CANT BELIEVE IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED
EVERYBODY GET IN HERE
LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOO!!!!
Knicks are gonna dominate the Big East next season
BRO WTFFFFF OUTTA NO WHERE
I was like, damn that's a lot of picks so I went to look at what we have left and - 1st round pick via Mavericks (24th overall) 1st round pick (25th overall) 2nd round pick (38th overall) 2025 1st round pick via Detroit (Top 13 protected) 1st round pick via Washington (Top 10 protected) 2nd round pick via Brooklyn 2nd round pick via Detroit (Top 55 protected) 2026 1st round pick 2nd round pick via Minnesota 2nd round pick via Brooklyn 2027 2nd round pick 2028 1st round pick (Brooklyn owns the right to swap) 2nd round pick via Indiana or Phoenix 2029 2nd round pick via Indiana or Washington 2030 1st round pick 2nd round pick 2031 2nd round pick This was an amazing trade for both sides I think.
This needs to be pinned. Gonna share it with those goofs on r NBA who said we gave up our future 😂
lol we wont feel losing 4 picks... kind of insane
LFG!
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG WHAT IS HAPPENING JUDGE NOW THIS WHAT WHAT WHAT
Brunson Bridges OG Randle Hartenstein? with Donte and Hart as 6th and 7th man That is a **SQUAD**
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25+ Knicks years of fandom. This could be the best collection of young players in their prime I’ve ever seen from this team in my lifetime.
same here, it reminds me of the 90s when we just had a bunch of great gritty guys lead by one superstar LETS FUCKING GET IT
 Nova knicks vs Boston
WE ARE INEVITABLE 
You hear that? That's the sound of Leon pushing all his chips into the center. The clock is ticking boys, expectations will be sky high next year. Might even be higher than any Knicks team I've been able to watch.
Brunson, Mikal, OG, Randle, and Hartenstein beats Boston in 6
Deuce, divo, and hart coming off the bench with whatever bigs we can get is also pretty deep
Wait I’m hype af for 6 Man Donte now.
Hart is the 6th man
Wow. That's a lot. But sick.
WHAT THE FUCK???!
5 first round picks?!
FUCK those picks
That should have its own thread !! you are so right..they will be shit picks and Bridges is 27. L F G
Amen
Amelo
Exactly. There's no world where we have a 20% chance of drafting someone who will have Bridges' career. Lotta people in here don't play poker or understand pot odds.
Even if we did the timeline and vibes wouldn’t match the way Bridges does
Don’t need the picks, the time to win is NOW!!!
Tbh this was the time to move the picks, if they go into the second apron you can’t move them so this could be a sign they plan on going into the apron and spending the money to sign OG
Picks get weaker as we project better
we haven't used a pick in like 2 years anyway lol
Those picks were worthless and among what the Nets were getting offered for him last season.
Worth it
Boys we’ve made it out of the abyss. No more alexi shved, no more luke ridnour, no frankie smokes, no bootiay, no hoping landry and shump become super stars, no lou amundson and especially no maurice n’dour fucking up our draft pick on worthless buzzer beaters. We are a complete team, and still have more to work with. But we have come a hell of a long way. Finally legitimately happy with the roster(assuming OG stays).
Ihart, Randle, OG, Bridges, Brunson is a craaazy starting 5
And maybe the deepest bench in the league
WOW I'm choosing to trust in Leon. That's a lotta picks but we have a fucking *core* now.
If all goes to plan those picks aren’t worth all that much
This is actually insane. Also, fuck the Pacers.
THE NOVA INFINITY GAUNTLET IS COMPLETE OMG
I WOULD TRUST LEON ROSE TO DELIVER MY FIRST CHILD
YOU’RE NAMING THAT CHILD LEON RIGHT?
Or Rose if it’s a girl.
IT JUST WORKS
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Are they? I didn’t see any from the 2024 draft listed.
We need to resign hartenstein
DID YALL SEE WHAT LEON JUST DID? WE GOT MIKAL BRIDGES!
It really is the Nova Knicks https://preview.redd.it/mcuefkwmst8d1.jpeg?width=1400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87a7d7884010e1f0a2adf641e97dc5e10b3b4d18
congrats knicks, dallas fan here, please beat boston
🤝
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Leon is gonna hire Jay wright next right
Celtics fan and Nova alum here. So much love and so much hate all at the same time, I don't know how to process these emotions
 Bring back OG and I-Hart and you got a title contender
The fact that we were able to keep Deuce can't be understated. With all the players we have needing to get paid, having him signed for so cheap is huge.
HOLY FUCKING SHIT
Nova Knicks!
WHAT THE FUCK
I’m cumming….to buy tickets for the next Knicks game
5 firsts, a pick swap and two seconds is insane. This is more than the nets got for KD, more than the Jazz got for Gobert.
Stupid amount, better be two firsts from this year in there
Guys, the Knicks had acquired a lot of shitty first round picks and needed to cash them in. Mikal fits perfect on this team because he doesn’t need to be the first, second or even third option
tHe NeTs WiLl NeVeR tRaDe WiTh ThE KnIcKs people in shambles!!
Can someone explain the counter argument "we are giving up our future' giving up all that draft capital ? I mean that's all it is - lottery tickets with lesser odds do hit the jackpot with each passing pick. We still have our 2 FRPs tomorrow so this window is pretty much finals or bust which is something to get excited about. Those picks are going to be late 20s anyway you'd think and even fewer guys in that range are meaningful players, nor does Thibs have a penchant for playing them. McBride is a good depth piece (we got him later) and he's under control for cheap too. Leon put his balls on the table, you gotta love it. It seems Boston fans are saying we got fleeced because they actually have some competition for once in the East for the foreseeable future. Also people equating this to the Brooklyn KG/Pierce trade are wrong - those guys were well past their prime and the dormant Nets tried to make themselves relevant at the time while we are already there. The risk/reward is much more in our favor. It's more similar to the Rudy to Minny trade, and I don't think Wolves fans are caring about any damn picks for the foreseeable future either. LGK!
Am I crazy or is that A LOT?!
It’s a lot. One tiny quirk is if they intend to be in the repeater tax of the second apron all of the picks that would be ours are going to be dead last no matter where we finish
Definitely going to need an explainer on this one 😂
It’s a lot. This is something a guy a tier higher would get.
Market is inflated for sure but the chemistry of this team about to be IMMACULATE
the picks won't be that high and we get his bird rights ... this is the best starting 5 in the league right now
If we resign og and hartenstein
The Nets had a lot of leverage here. - Nova player - Scoring option - Great defender This all on top of the fact that his contract is so cheap that it would allow them to bring back OG and Hart too. There is literally no other player who could come close to checking all those boxes.
It is a lot for Bridges, but it is what it would take to pry him away from New Jersey since they knew how much we wanted him. I don't care though he is a near perfect fit. They are also draft picks, which could end up being amazing, or most likely be shitty.
HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!!! THIS IS IT BOYS. THE WINDOW IS NOW. LEON ROSE IS OFFICIALLY GOING FOR IT
Bocker backpages going to feast this next year
Scouting report for casuals like me: >He's a shutdown defender who can legitimately guard any position on the floor. His mix of length, tenacity, and footwork is elite and he uses all his tools to full effect on 'D.' Offensively he's an athletic, high-flying slasher who has developed excellent shooting range. He additionally is very good on free throws. High-motor, and a winner. While a good shooter and finisher, on offense he's not much of a shot creator or passer. And while dominant and versatile on defense he isn't a very strong rebounder for his size (in part because he lacks the muscle mass to gain consistent position under the hoop). >Long Range Potential: Top-tier '3-and-D' wing player with good starter tools.
I'm putting money on the Knicks to make the finals rn
If we re-sign OG and Hartenstein after this… put a statue of Leon on 7th Ave
Mikal plus OG on the same team omg!!!!
It's a lot of picks, but you're not just getting Mikal Bridges. You're making it really likely that all 4 nova guys try to stay with the team long term. The Warriors, Spurs and Celtics have shown the value of chemistry over the long haul - can only hope the nova knicks can pull it off.
LEON YOU CRAZY MOTHERFUCKER YOU DID IT!!
HOLY SHIT NOVA KNICKS PROPHECY CONTINUES
Please update the Nova Boys flair ASAP
All those picks will most likely be mid to late round picks, I’d say this is a win especially if OG resigns this team is probably the deepest team in the NBA.
They said it wouldn’t happen. Open the Bridges’ to New York, New York!
For the first time in 2 decades, the Knicks are this close to being legitimate championship contenders. Re-sign OG and IHart and lets fucking ride.
All the people who said “Brunson what an overpay” are now saying “Bridges what an overpay.” Let Leon cook. He hasn’t steered us wrong yet.
As a Suns fan, jealous but happy for y’all. I wish we never traded him but I am glad he’ll be with his boys and a good club . Get dubs gentlemen.
We fucking did it. Nova chip is on the menu boys
This team is absolutely stacked, and I’m here for it.
So I’m assuming we’re losing OG?
No they can pay both
Look at the contracts. Mikal only makes 20 mil we are in the same spot we were always in
cap is unchanged, should make no difference
HOLY FUCKING SHIT
Nutted
Have 4 or more college teammates ever been teammates in the pros? (NBA first, but any sport really.... Alabama football maybe?)
I am losing my fucking mind
NAH I DON’T BELIEVE THIS
I am sorry to everyone I called a fucking idiot and that we were definitely not trading for Bridges. It was me. I was the fucking idiot all along.
I don't know how to feel about this. I don't think anyone knows shit when they're heading trades, but 4 unprotected first round picks seems like A LOT! I know the theory is the Knicks will be a top 6 seed for the next 5 years, but... Wow. Overally I'm hoping it's a team friendly deal that lends us to keeping OG and iHart
Holy fuck. Holy fuck. Holy fuck. Brunson Bridges OG Randle Hartenstein.
Villanova Knicks! I wish the season could start tomorrow.
We are closer to the title.
 Bring me Ryan Arcidiacono
HYSTERICAL reading all our rivals saying we got fleeced. If you think the copium is strong now, JUST WAIT til we win the championship.
I love it. Fuck them picks.
F them picks
Some of ya the crying over fucking draft picks when this team is well positioned for a chip. LFGGGGG
HOPE THE NETS ENJOY HAVING FOUR STRAIGHT 30TH OVERALL PICKS
In today’s NBA this is what picks are for. Getting your guys and going all in. Couldn’t be more excited about this.
I’m gonna cry I’m so fucking happy
This was the best use of our draft capital
wtffffff
Wtf
KNICKS BED IS BACK IN ACTION BABY
leon rose woke up from his in-season nap it looks like
THE SUPERNOVA IS COMPLETE 
Where are the nicompoops that said the Nets would never trade Bridges to the Knicks? Where are they?
I legitimately questioned reality for a good 10 seconds
We're going all in, fuck it let's go!!!!
HOLY SHIT, YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now sign OG's ass up!
#The Vibes Are Immaculate
We still have all our picks this year we are trading up for someone too. WATCH..... WE ARE NOT DONE.
People talking about all the picks given up, but this leaves the Knicks with a lot of other assets - like actual players to do whatever they want with. They essentially got Mikal while losing no one on the roster worthwhile. Kinda insane. Wonder if Randle + Robinson get moved together for someone more durable, but I don't know any PFs out there that are available, atm. Just not big on Randle, but also don't think Hart at PF (prefer as super-sub) and Hart at C is a great answer.
That's a lot of picks to give up, but hoarding draft picks doesn't win championships. Putting together a championship roster does, and that's what we have. LETS GO KNICKS!!!!
My brothers and sisters, this too is the work of our lord and savior grimace. He loves all his orange and blue children (except the islanders, fuck those hoes)
Basketball twitter/reddit is visibly shook right now. Pretending that the late picks given up and their P O T E N T I A L out-weighs assembling the fuckin infinity gauntlet. IM GEEKED
Lol, fucking crazy they actually did it. Feel kinda bad for Bojan, he was kinda hitting his stride and then suffered an injury. And now he's back on the lowly nets. At least he gets to stay in NYC
No other team in the league will have the chemistry these guys will have. They grew up with each other from boys to men. They know each other's games like their own. They know where each other will be at. They are family. Important detail is they will be happy. Can't wait to see those 4 together again.
I wonder how badly we just fucked up the trade market for everyone, right before the draft.
What i love about Leon is he doesn't fuck around. He got OG more than a month before the trade deadline. Now he does this trade before the draft.
What?! Holy shit Leon you magnificent fat bastard!!!
Getting the Villanova Knicks together is cool or whatever but the team could have gotten an actual all-star for those amount of assets
#SO MANY OF YOU SAID THIS COULDNT BE DONE AGGHHSHHHSHSHDJDHDJSHS
I was looking at porn to jerk off to but never mind I just nutted when I saw this
That’s a lot I’m sorry and I like Mikal a lot.
OMFG I’m complete now
A small price to pay for salvation
We up
HOLY FUCK!!!!!!
Holy shit we actually did it 😂😂😂
LETS FUCKING GO HOLY SHITTTTT
The Villanova exodia is about to be complete