Mikal Bridges reflects on underwhelming season with Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Mikal Bridges expressed dissatisfaction with his performance during the 2025-26 season with the New York Knicks, where he averaged 14.4 points per game, the lowest of his career. The Knicks acquired Bridges in a significant trade with the Brooklyn Nets, which raised expectations for his contributions. Despite his struggles in the regular season, Bridges played a key role in the playoffs, averaging 13.5 points and shooting 55.9% from the field. He emphasized his desire to improve, recognizing the expectations that came with his trade. The Knicks' recent championship run has shifted the narrative around the transaction.
- •Bridges averaged 14.4 points per game in the regular season.
- •He shot 55.9% from the field in the playoffs.
- •The Knicks acquired him in a trade involving multiple first-round picks.
- •Bridges acknowledged underperforming but aims to improve.
- •The Knicks recently won the championship.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Mikal Bridges Gets Brutally Honest About Performance Last Season
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