Giannis Looms As Nets Trade Bridges To Knicks

Merlin sees Brooklyn quietly shift plans after concluding they could not land Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo right away. The Nets once envisioned pairing Giannis with Mikal Bridges in 2023-24, but when that interest was rebuffed they traded Bridges to the Knicks and restarted their approach. After ESPN described what one source called "as toxic of a team situation as any in the league," Giannis looks increasingly likely to be available, and Brooklyn is expected to inquire once the offseason opens. The oracle notes the hard truth: a marquee star will not fix a 20-59 record or patch an empty stable of young assets. Michael Porter Jr. and a pile of draft picks are Brooklyn’s currency, but Milwaukee will demand a clean rebuild. Sean Marks can keep shopping his picks, yet summoning Giannis will take patience, luck, and the right constellation of pieces.