When they pried a record draft haul from the Knicks for Mikal Bridges, it was too early to say the Nets came out winners in the trade.

Granted, we don’t know who the Nets will end up getting with any of those five first-round picks, or how long it’ll take them to rebuild. And it’s not impossible that the Knicks can come up winners too, if they win a title with Bridges. But they fumbled their first opportunity — and it remains to be seen if it’s their best.

The Knicks pushed all their chips into the middle of the table betting on Bridges being the missing piece in a 2025 championship. Now the Nets will take all those chips and <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/05/27/sports/2025-nba-draft-intel-could-nets-trade-up-to-no-2-pick/">cash them in to fund their own rebuild</a>.

When they pried a record draft haul from the Knicks, it was too early to say the Nets came out winners in the trade. It’s not premature anymore.{ai:summary}<p>The Nets' trade of Mikal Bridges for a record draft haul from the Knicks is now seen as a win for Brooklyn. While it remains uncertain how the Nets will utilize the five first-round picks, they are positioned for a successful rebuild. The Knicks, betting on Bridges as a key to a championship, may have missed their best opportunity. </p><p>The outcome for both teams hinges on future performance, with the Knicks needing to prove their gamble pays off. #sports</p>

The Mikal Bridges blockbuster has a clear winner — at least for now

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