Former Phoenix Suns small forward Mikal Bridges was moved just over a year ago to the Brooklyn Nets in a massive trade that saw Kevin Durant arrive to the Valley.
It was an emotional move from all parties involved, though Bridges could again be forced to pack his bags.
With the league's Feb. 8 trade deadline approaching, the former first-round pick is a hot name on the market for a potential move, as Bridges is reportedly netting quite the trade packages to tempt Brooklyn.
From The Action Network:
"HoopsHype reported the Rockets had talked about sending multiple picks, including the Nets' own pick sent to Houston in the James Harden trade, to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges but those talks stalled," wrote Matt Moore.
"The Pelicans are also known to have made a serious offer for Mikal Bridges and were likewise rebuffed. Two league sources said the Nets have claimed multiple offers of five first-rounders for Mikal Bridges, but I'm pretty skeptical on that front. One, it might be five 'firsts' with swaps and/or heavily protected picks, and if the offer was really five firsts, why share that and then continue to say they are not interested in trading Mikal Bridges?
"Jalen Green's recent improved play (30 points, seven rebounds and four assists over his last five games) has cooled talk of Houston potentially moving on from the No. 2 pick, though several sources said he was a key component in early talks between the Rockets and Nets for Mikal Bridges."
Bridges has emerged as a prominent scorer since landing in Brooklyn, complementing his well established defensive prowess.
There's plenty of smoke and mirrors this time of year, though interest in acquiring Bridges does appear to be legitimate from multiple angles.
We'll see if anything actually materializes in just a few days.
More must-reads: