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Knicks Blockbuster Trade Idea: Swapping Mikal Bridges For Elite Scorer

The Knicks are off to a great start in the first round of the 2025 Playoffs, but an early exit in the postseason could see Mikal Bridges leave the team in exchange for an elite scorer and offensive player.

Eddie Bitar
Apr 20, 2025
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The New York Knicks finally feel like contenders again — tough, talented, and built for big moments. They took care of business in Game 1 against Detroit, but let’s not pretend a first-round win is enough to satisfy the hunger in Madison Square Garden. 

Contents
  • New York Knicks Go All-In To Be Favorite In Eastern Conference
  • Phoenix Suns Finally Kickstart A Rebuild
  • One Of The Biggest Trades In NBA History Creates Major Buzz In NYC

With Jalen Brunson operating like a top-10 player every postseason and Karl-Anthony Towns bringing offensive firepower, the pressure is on to cash in now. That’s why if this playoff run ends in anything short of a deep push, the front office could look to flip Mikal Bridges — a versatile glue guy and elite defender — for a certified bucket-getter who can take the offense to another level.

We propose a trade where the New York Knicks can consult the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster trade to acquire proven scorer Devin Booker in one of the biggest trades in NBA history. 

Booker recently came out and mentioned how much he loves playing in New York, and that comment alone raises questions about his future in Phoenix and also the potential for the Knicks to change their future fortunes. Let’s go through what a Knicks’ deal for Devin Booker could look like and how it could play out. 

Proposed Trade Details

New York Knicks Receive: Devin Booker

Phoenix Suns Receive: Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson, 2025 First-Round Pick (WAS), 2026 Second-Round Pick (DET/MIL/ORL), 2028 Second-Round Pick (IND/PHX), 2031 Second-Round Pick (NYK)


New York Knicks Go All-In To Be Favorite In Eastern Conference

The Knicks have arrived at a moment of truth. They’re coming off a strong regular season, locked in as the 3rd seed in the East, and opened the playoffs with a convincing Game 1 win over Detroit. 

But the front office knows that just being “solid” isn’t enough — not in a conference where Boston and Cleveland are still lurking with championship expectations. Trading for Devin Booker is a bold signal that New York is ready to make the leap from contender to favorite.

Booker gives New York exactly what it lacks in crunch time: a certified three-level scorer who can take over when the halfcourt offense bogs down. He averaged 25.6 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.1 rebounds in 2024–25 while shooting 46.1% from the field and 33.2% from three. 

He’s playoff-tested, only 28, and already has a Finals appearance under his belt. Imagine Booker and Brunson staggering minutes, while Towns stretches the floor — that’s an offense built for May and June.

There will be costs — both literal and emotional. Mikal Bridges has been a defensive anchor and a culture fit in New York, and Josh Hart is beloved for his hustle. But in the East, where stars decide series, the Knicks are betting on talent over chemistry. And honestly, it’s the right call — you don’t get these chances often, and with Booker, the Knicks could be holding the best hand in the conference.


Phoenix Suns Finally Kickstart A Rebuild

The Suns have been running on fumes ever since the Kevin Durant trade, clinging to win-now hopes with a roster that simply didn’t have the depth or health to contend. They missed the playoffs in 2025 despite All-Star-caliber play from Durant (26.6 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 4.2 APG), and Booker’s prime years are now ticking away on a team that’s clearly stalled out. 

A breakup was coming, and this trade just speeds up the process. And truthfully, it’s the smartest move the front office could make, and it is almost certain that Kevin Durant is leaving the Suns this summer, and the rebuild is on. 

Mikal Bridges returns as a perfect centerpiece for Phoenix’s new identity: switchable, unselfish, efficient. He averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.9 steals this season with elite defense and 35.4% from deep. 

Josh Hart adds instant toughness and rebounding (13.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 5.9 APG), while Mitchell Robinson, when healthy, is still one of the league’s most intimidating rim protectors (5.1 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.1 BPG). The first-round pick and second-rounders add much-needed future capital for a team that has hemorrhaged assets in recent years.

Most importantly, this deal gives Phoenix the runway it never had. No more chasing ghosts of contention with an aging, injury-prone roster. They now have a two-way core in Bridges and Hart, plus a war chest of picks and flexibility to build over time. Booker’s departure will sting — he’s the face of the franchise — but the Suns finally get to think long-term again, and that’s a win.


One Of The Biggest Trades In NBA History Creates Major Buzz In NYC

You can already hear the buzz in New York — this is the kind of blockbuster that jolts the city. Devin Booker in Knicks blue? That’s headlines, billboards, jersey sales, and pregame buzz across every borough. 

The Knicks haven’t had a go-to scoring wing like this since Carmelo Anthony and before that, Bernard King, and with Brunson and Towns already in place, Booker fits perfectly as the high-volume, late-game killer they’ve needed for years.

This isn’t just about adding a star, it’s about transforming the Knicks’ perception. Suddenly, they’re not just a gritty playoff team, they’re a destination. Free agents will want in. MSG will be the most electric building in the league. And the national spotlight, long reserved for other markets, is now pointed squarely at the Knicks for all the right reasons.

Of course, the pressure skyrockets — and that’s the way it should be. There’s no more moral victories with this roster. It’s Finals or failure, rings or bust. But for the first time in decades, the Knicks are playing in that tier of expectations — and with Booker, they might finally have the firepower to meet them.

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ByEddie Bitar
Eddie Bitar is a senior staff writer for Fadeaway World from Denver, Colorado. Since joining the team in 2017, Eddie has applied his academic background in economics and finance to enhance his sports journalism. Graduating with a Bachelor's degree from and later a Master's degree in Finance from Utrecht in 2018, he integrates statistical analysis into his articles. This unique approach provides readers with a deeper understanding of basketball through the lens of financial and economic concepts.Eddie's work has not only been a staple at Fadeaway World but has also been featured in prominent publications such as Sports Illustrated. His ability to break down complex data and present it in an accessible way creates an engaging and informative way to visualize both individual and team statistics. From finding the top 3 point shooters of every NBA franchise to ranking players by cost per point, Eddie is constantly finding new angles to use historical data that other NBA analysts may be overlooking.A lifelong basketball fan, Eddie grew up trying to mimic Jason Kidd's game. When asked which NBA player, past or present, he would most like to interview, Eddie's choice is clear: Jason Kidd. He admires Kidd's genius at playing point guard and his ability to lead a team to two NBA Finals appearances. Eddie believes Kidd is an underrated star who deserves more praise, and he would relish the opportunity to pick his brain and discuss the intricacies of the game.
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