Nets’ Cam Johnson facing strange reality without Mikal Bridges as teammate
LAS VEGAS — The twins have split up. Cam Johnson and Mikal Bridges were so close, first in Phoenix and then in Brooklyn, that they were given the nickname “The Twins.” Johnson played five seasons in the NBA. He played in 283 games, including 38 in the playoffs. He’s never done that without Bridges. Cam […]
Why Mikal Bridges should adjust to Knicks role quickly
Mikal Bridges shouldn’t have to make much of an adjustment to get used to his new role with the Knicks. It would be similar to experiences he had with Villanova University, the Suns and most recently the USA Basketball Team. Rather, it was unusual for the talented two-way wing to be a go-to player for […]
Mikal Bridges trade gives Knicks do-over after 2018 draft mistake
Mikal Bridges figured to join the Knicks six years ago, and now the Knicks are looking to win a championship with an expensive draft redo. As he made clear during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Bridges expected to join the Knicks as the ninth pick in 2018. Instead, they made one of the worst […]
Mikal Bridges didn’t demand trade before Knicks deal: Sean Marks
Nets general manager Sean Marks insisted Mikal Bridges didn’t force Brooklyn into a rebuild by asking for a trade. But make no mistake: they are in the midst of a total rebuild. And he swears it won’t be long. Marks remains confident that Brooklyn remains attractive despite the Big Three seeking trades and Bridges being […]