Mikal Bridges Articles - Page 10

The Portland Trail Blazers have a huge offseason ahead of them. After two years of trying their best to contend for a playoff spot, only to give up on the season by its tail-end, they no longer have any intentions of wasting away one more elite year of Damian Lillard’s career. Lillard, despite being 32 […]

After a breakout 2022-23 campaign, Mikal Bridges’ return to the hardwood will come sooner than expected. The Brooklyn Nets forward has committed to play for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup in late August, according to Shams Charania. Bridges joins a list of commitments that already includes Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, Austin […]

Rumors of Damian Lillard and Mikal Bridges joining forces have gained momentum following the Portland Trail Blazers star’s courtside appearance for Game 3 of Nets-Sixers at Barclays Center. That speculation grew even louder Sunday after Bridges joined Lillard’s Instagram Live session: Mikal Bridges just slid on Dame IG Live just to troll him😭😭🤣 pic.twitter.com/3aNOc81vvd — […]

Among the most crucial decisions of the Brooklyn Nets’ offseason centers on Cam Johnson’s restricted free agency. After joining Brooklyn with Mikal Bridges at the trade deadline in a package for Kevin Durant, Johnson averaged 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 steals on 47.5 percent shooting in 29 games with the Nets. The […]

There are few more skilled players in the NBA at the moment than Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. Some might argue that Kevin Durant might have a slight advantage over the Mavs cornerstone stud, but in spite of what KD has achieved in the league throughout his career, there are still more than a few […]

The Phoenix Suns were humiliatingly eliminated from the NBA Playoffs in the second round by the Denver Nuggets. After tying the series at 2-2, the Suns lost two straight games including Game 6 at home in embarrassing fashion. While the Suns faced question marks heading into the postseason regarding their lack of depth, the initial […]

The Indiana Pacers is one youthful team that surprised a ton of NBA fans at the early juncture of the season. They were competing for a Top 6 spot in the Eastern Conference, with Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner and Buddy Hield leading the way. As reality kicks in, however, it was made clear they needed […]

After securing the third pick in the NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers’ eyes aren’t on Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller but rather on a trade for a win-now piece alongside Damian Lillard. “Speculation is already widespread that a package of the third pick and Anfernee Simons might be used to snag an elite small […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are looking to get some much-needed help for Damian Lillard. That involves a trade using their third overall pick and Anfernee Simons to snag a star wing. One of the potential targets of the Blazers is Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges. Unfortunately for Portland, that interest seems to be one-sided, per […]

Former Phoenix Suns guard Mikal Bridges has found a new home for himself with the Brooklyn Nets. However, he makes sure to keep in touch with his former Suns teammates, especially Jock Landale. On Thursday, the two ignited an impromptu Twitter beef that is par for the course for their hilarious relationship. https://twitter.com/LandaleJock/status/1659641613231214592?s=20 Do i […]

For the second consecutive year, the Brooklyn Nets are entering an offseason of uncertainty. Last summer centered on trade requests from superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. With both out the door, the questions now surround which direction the Nets take with their younger, yet still experienced core. Do they push their chips in and […]

The Blazers were ever so close to landing Victor Wembanyama in the 2023 NBA Draft. But alas, the generational prospect from France is headed to the San Antonio Spurs while Portland settles for the 3rd overall pick. There’s a reality wherein the Blazers once again cash in on their lottery pick for the second consecutive […]

The New York Knicks are officially out of the playoffs, but you certainly can’t blame Jalen Brunson. The point guard was truly phenomenal all series long against the Miami Heat. Unfortunately, he just didn’t get enough help, and that resulted in Tom Thibodeau’s squad bowing out in six games and just falling short of an […]

The Brooklyn Nets quickly became the title favorite when they acquired James Harden to star alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in 2020-21. While those championship aspirations never came to fruition, a new quirk in the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement would have prevented that deal from happening. Bookmark the term “second apron” because you’ll be […]

The 2022-23 season thrust Mikal Bridges out of the background and into the spotlight. After joining the Brooklyn Nets in a trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, Bridges stepped into a lead-scoring role in Brooklyn. Anyone who criticized the Nets’ return for Durant was silenced soon after. In 30 games with the […]

After the dust settled from a Brooklyn Nets season that saw Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving traded, the million-dollar question quickly reared its head: Do the Nets go star-hunting again this summer? If the answer is yes, Damian Lillard could be at the forefront of the conversation. Following his appearance at Barclays Center for Game […]

During the first half of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers, the Nets were rolling. Cameron Johnson was splashing shots from all over the court, while Joel Embiid and James Harden were, conversely, struggling to find their rhythm offensively. Brooklyn led by five points at […]

After just some days of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, fans already had the chance to watch some big moments. Following two games, some teams are entering crucial stages of their respective series. With the Brooklyn Nets set to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, it means it is time for some Nets Game 3 bold […]

The Philadelphia 76ers cruised to victory in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets. It was a statement victory for Joel Embiid and Co., who despite the blowout win, still struggled to contain Nets star Mikal Bridges on the evening. The Sixers have a plan in place for Game 2, […]

After months of waiting, the 2023 NBA Playoffs are officially here with all Game 1s in the books. Now, the attention will shift towards the second games that could determine the fate of each series. With the Brooklyn Nets set to face the Philadelphia 76ers on the road on Monday, it is time for some […]

After a weekend full of basketball, the 2023 NBA Playoffs are up and running. From blowouts and upsets to close games, the postseason has already brought some big moments. With the Philadelphia 76ers set to host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday for the first round, it means it is time for some Sixers Game 2 […]

When the Eastern Conference playoff picture was complete, the Brooklyn Nets found themselves matched up with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 3 vs. 6 matchup for the first round. The fact the Nets are in this position to begin with is a feat on its own considering the squad began a rebuilding process on the […]

With the Nets an overwhelming underdog in the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers, the most important Brooklyn storyline centered on one question: Is Mikal Bridges really as good as he’s shown since joining the team? Bridges has flirted with “star” status since the Nets acquired him at the deadline, averaging 26.1 points on 48/38/89 […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell 121-101 to the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday in Game 1 of the first round before a raucous crowd at Wells Fargo Center. Brooklyn entered the series with an 0-4 record against Philadelphia in the regular season, struggles that translated to Saturday’s playoff opener. Here are three takeaways from Brooklyn’s Game 1 loss […]

Mikal Bridges was originally selected by the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA Draft. It was a dream-come-true for the Philadelphia native, but he was later traded to the Phoenix Suns during the same draft. Bridges, who’s now a star for the Brooklyn Nets, will likely have no shortage of motivation during the Nets-76ers NBA playoff […]

Well, the Brooklyn Nets made it to the NBA playoffs somehow. After trading away their top stars, the “new hires” did their best to keep the team afloat. They fended off the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks to clinch the sixth seed and a spot in the playoffs. Now, they face an incredibly tough task, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are probably a more polarizing team than fans would expect. On one hand, they are a resilient group who has survived a roster upheaval and negative press to earn a spot in the NBA Playoffs. On the other side, people will have zero sympathy for an organization that made multiple concessions to […]

Mikal Bridges has come a very long way since being drafted No. 10 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. Right now, he’s spearheading a rather unexpected playoff run for the Brooklyn Nets following his mid-season blockbuster trade from the Phoenix Suns. It now feels like a lifetime away since Bridges had a roller coaster of […]

Mikal Bridges developed his game growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The breakout Brooklyn Nets forward was a diehard 76ers fan, frequently attending games at Wells Fargo Center, then called the Wachovia Center. He went on to play at Great Valley High School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, where he would earn All-State honors and a […]

Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn is no stranger to strategy meetings ahead of a playoff series. Brooklyn’s first-round matchup with Philadelphia will mark the team’s fifth consecutive year in the postseason. Vaughn, who spent six years with the Nets as an assistant before being promoted this season, has played a role in the preparation for […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs, there are two key players on Brooklyn’s side to keep an eye on: Mikal Bridges and Nic Claxton. Those two can give the Sixers a heap of trouble in the first round. Bridges has […]

Mikal Bridges didn’t exactly earn NBA Twitter’s respect with his recent appearance for the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets have secured their place as the No. 6 seed and with the playoffs fast approaching, decided to rest their key players for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, Bridges made sure to play to keep his […]

The Nets locked themselves into a first-round matchup with the 76ers with a win Friday. Brooklyn will face off with Philadelphia in Sunday’s regular-season finale but is expected to rest nearly the entire rotation. Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Royce O’Neale and Seth Curry have already been ruled out. Nic Claxton, Spencer Dinwiddie, Joe Harris and […]

The Brooklyn Nets are heading to the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. With their 101-84 blowout of the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center Friday, Brooklyn clinched the Eastern Conference’s sixth seed and a first-round matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Expectations never shifted within the new-look Nets following the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie […]

As far as NBA awards go, none are less exact or more backhanded than Most Improved Player. While all NBA awards have an inexact set of criteria, the MIP is particularly confusing, its winners existing in some fuzzy halfspace between mediocrity and greatness. Here’s an award that’s been won by future Hall of Fame caliber […]

With their triumphant win over the Detroit Pistons Wednesday night, the Brooklyn Nets find themselves just one win away from officially advancing to the 2023 NBA postseason. However, stud forward Mikal Bridges doesn’t want the club to take their foot off the gas just because the playoffs are now soundly in their sight. Following the […]

The Nets are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth for the fifth consecutive season. Brooklyn defeated the Detroit Pistons 123-108 Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena, bringing their magic number to secure the Eastern Conference’s sixth seed down to one. A 47-34 first-quarter advantage propelled the Nets to victory in the Motor City. Brooklyn’s […]

Mikal Bridges stepped into a situation unlike any he had experienced during his NBA career when he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. With two generational scorers in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving out the door, the 26-year-old was tasked with shouldering a heavy offensive burden for a Brooklyn team that still held playoff aspirations. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are taking care of business at the right time. After defeating the Utah Jazz Sunday, the Nets have won four of their last five, bringing their magic number to clinch the Eastern Conference’s sixth seed down to two wins. Brooklyn ranks seventh in the NBA in net rating during that span, scoring […]