Knicks and Nets Reportedly Complete Blockbuster Trade
Last month, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks had agreed to a blockbuster trade involving Mikal Bridges. While Bridges has never been an All-Star, he is coming off a season where he averaged 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 37.2% from three-point range in 82 games.
Despite the initial agreement, the final details of the trade still needed to be resolved. On Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that the deal has now been completed.
According to Charania: “Sources: The Knicks are signing-and-trading Shake Milton as part of the Mikal Bridges/Bojan Bogdanovic trade to the Nets, who will also send Keita Bates-Diop to New York. Milton will sign a three-year, $9 million contract, with over the minimum in year one and two non-guaranteed years.”
Sources: The Knicks are signing-and-trading Shake Milton as part of Mikal Bridges/Bojan Bogdanovic trade to the Nets, who will also send Keita Bates-Diop to New York. Milton will sign a three-year, $9 million contract, with over minimum in year one and two non-guaranteed years.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 4, 2024
Milton is coming off a season where he averaged 4.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 40.5% from the field and 28.1% from three-point range in 48 games for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Knicks. He has also spent time with the 76ers over his six seasons in the league.
As for Bates-Diop, he finished the 2023-24 season with averages of 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, shooting 43.4% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range in 53 games for the Phoenix Suns and Nets. The former Ohio State star has also spent time with the Timberwolves, Nuggets, and Spurs over his six seasons.
This trade signifies a major shakeup for both franchises as they prepare for the upcoming season.
