But it’s more accurate to say that he ran into Mikal Bridges and a defense that was determined to keep the Atlanta guard from playing the villain role he so frequently has played at the Garden.

Miles McBride understands the premise. As one of the Knicks’ better perimeter defenders, he sees the workload Mikal Bridges carries on a nightly basis. It’s why McBride is yelling “First ...

For a fleeting moment considered the face of the Nets, Mikal Bridges is hoping for “good energy” as he returns to the Barclays Center on Tuesday for the first time since being traded across th ...

Some players will pressure their agents, listen to friends and family and say a prayer at night for a chance like Mikal Bridges had in Brooklyn. His was a chance to be the No. 1 option and the ...

Mikal Bridges didn’t get a tribute video in his return to Barclays Center on Tuesday, but he did get a “Welcome back” graphic that was displayed on the jumbotron when the Knicks‘ starters ...

Mikal Bridges summed up the key to the Knicks 119-109 win over Atlanta on Monday evening: "Just playing defense, just playing ...

ON CHRISTMAS DAY, with his team down by three late in the third quarter, New York Knicks wing Mikal Bridges decided he wasn't going to be denied. Seeing teammate Deuce McBride launch a long jumper ...

All of that was to acquire Mikal Bridges. That was more than the Nets received when they traded former league MVP Kevin Durant. Bridges is enjoying success in his first season with the Knicks.