Josh Hart had a brutal comeback for his friend Mikal Bridges after he tried to jokingly recruit Hart to the Nets. In the comments section of an Instagram post, Mikal asked Hart to join the Nets, to which Hart responded by asking Bridges if he was being held captive by the organization and to ask for help.
Hart: “Might quit my day job.”
Mikal: “Come to the Nets?”
Hart: “Are you ok? If they have you hostage, just blink and we’ll save you.”
Hart and Bridges are known to banter with each other regularly, as the two have a longstanding friendship dating back to their days together at Villanova. However, the duo are now on rival teams with Hart on the Knicks (along with Villanova alum Jalen Brunson) while Bridges is on the Nets.
Bridges has been linked to a move across the East River to the Knicks, with Bill Simmons even claiming it will happen ahead of the next season. Mikal Bridges is in high demand right now, with many teams looking to add him to their roster as a second or third star.
However, it appears the Nets are not interested in moving him, as they want to use him to attract stars back to the franchise in the wake of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s departures.
The Nets may have to move Bridges if they are not able to secure a star during the offseason. And if that does happen, the Knicks will be a contender to land him, as they have the assets to make a deal, and they have two players in Hart and Brunson who have played with Bridges in college and want to reunite with him.
Where Will Mikal Bridges End Up Next Season?
While the Nets were quick to shut down any rumors of a trade for Bridges, a move cannot be ruled out. The Nets are in a difficult position right now, with their own draft picks belonging to the Rockets thanks to the James Harden trade. On top of that, there is growing fan resentment toward the ownership and front office for the way their superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were handled.
There may come a point where they feel a rebuild is the best course of action, which will require them to shop their assets around, including Bridges. And given his numbers, Bridges will be a very valuable asset for the Nets.
Since being traded to the Nets, Bridges has averaged 21.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. His experience as a scorer combined with his defensive proficiency makes him incredibly valuable to any team that wants to vie for a championship and needs a third option to complete their roster.
It remains to be seen what happens with Bridges, but his situation is definitely one fans should keep an eye on, as it could flip on a dime. The nature of the NBA is such that a situation can change almost immediately, and what the Nets deem unmoveable one day could be on the trading block the very next.
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