Knicks’ Mikal Bridges blockbuster still too early to ‘judge’
Josh Hart was traded for one first-round pick. Mikal Bridges was a standout in Friday's interstate game, scoring five points for the Knicks. And while it wasn't an encouraging start for Bridges in Manhattan, his teammates brought a cautious perspective to the blockbuster discussion. “I think he's five times better than me,” Hart joked. “But, […]
OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges show they can be Knicks’ defensive stoppers
If you've been waiting for a blueprint game for what the rebuilding Knicks will look like this season, Friday's blowout win over the Bucks ticked all the boxes. Karl-Anthony Towns was unstoppable offensively, scoring at the rim and beyond the 3-point arc. Jalen Brunson had nine assists without committing a turnover. OG Anunoby defended Giannis […]
Mikal Bridges struggles on both ends of floor in rough Knicks debut
BOSTON — Mikal Bridges' carryover shooting woes were so painful to watch during a scoreless first half that some Knicks fans felt like he was probably going to be shut out Tuesday night. Sho. Bridges even made a technical free throw early in the third quarter, but he scored 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting after […]
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges struggling to reclaim Villanova shooting form
WASHINGTON — After a brutal shooting performance and a difficult entire preseason beyond the arc, Mikal Bridges admitted he tinkered with his shooting form to get back to comfort at Villanova. “Since I’ve been in the league, I’ve been trying to get back to how I was in college,” Bridges said. “So it's been going […]
Why Knicks’ Mikal Bridges won’t catch A.C. Green’s iron man streak
Mikal Bridges' record stands very strong and is incredible by today's NBA standards. But the Knicks guard is no joke. AC Green's record of 1,192 consecutive games played is untouchable. Mikal Bridge Noah K. Murray/New York Post “There's no way we're going to get him,” Bridges said. “You have to see what he was doing […]
Mikal Bridges can’t wait to start season with ‘psycho’ Knicks
Mikal Bridges, whose team missed the playoffs for the first time in four years, said he “can't wait” to get on the court with his new “Psycho” teammates. “It's been a long offseason. I'm itching to get going,” Bridges, who hasn't played since mid-April, told a crowd of Knicks fans at an event in Central […]
Dorian Finney-Smith was with Mikal Bridges when Knicks trade happened
LAS VEGAS — Nets teammates Mikal Bridges and Dorian Finney-Smith were working out in Dallas when they found out they were no longer teammates. The Nets traded away Bridges and their final competitive asset late last month, and the conversation changed during offseason workouts as the Nets went from discussing next season to talking about […]
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 […]