The New York Knicks have avoided the dreaded hard cap at the first apron. Although legalese about the collective bargaining agreement is not the most provocative topic in sports, this changes how they can handle the rest of their offseason.
Here is what Thursday’s news means.
The Knicks have amended the Mikal Bridges trade, league sources tell The Athletic, a move that has been likely since they and the Brooklyn Nets agreed to the swap on June 25. New York will now include 27-year-old forward Mamadi Diakite and free-agent guard Shake Milton, who it will sign-and-trade, according to league sources. Brooklyn will add Keita Bates-Diop.
I just read that. They gave up a lot. Looking to have the 'Nova guys win at the highest level.
At some point they had to take the plunge especially with the solid team they are working with right now. No guarantees with those draft choices but Bridges is a solid player and has not missed a game because of injury during his NBA career @taskmaster4450le 🏀🔥 Let’s Go Knicks!
Yeah I think it is a good move. You amass the draft capital to improve your team.
With so many 1 and done, draft picks are far from certain so might as well trade them.
It is like Dombrowski in baseball...he never met a prospect he wasnt willing to trade.