Nets Trade Mikal Bridges to Knicks in Major Deal

Dorian Finney-Smith and Mikal Bridges were working out together in Dallas when they learned about Bridges' trade to the New York Knicks, which transformed them from teammates to crosstown rivals. The trade, which involved five first-round picks and a pick swap, marked a significant shift for the Brooklyn Nets, signaling a deep rebuild for the team. Finney-Smith, who expressed his mixed feelings on the situation, remains focused on his current role but acknowledges the uncertainty of his future with the team. Despite the trade, Finney-Smith and Bridges continued their workouts, albeit with a change in tone from teamwork to friendly rivalry. The trade also reunites Bridges with his former Villanova teammates at the Knicks, enhancing their contender status. Meanwhile, speculation about other potential trades, including a possible swap involving Cam Thomas and Jaden Ivey, adds to the ongoing reshuffling of the Nets' roster.