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Photo: Instagram/Josh Hart The camaraderie among former teammates often extends beyond the court, and in a recent matchup between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets, Josh Hart of the Knicks took a moment to tease his ex-Villanova companion, Mikal Bridges , amidst the starkly different trajectories of their respective NBA seasons. As the Knicks, bolstered by Villanova alumni Hart, Donte DiVincenzo, and Jalen Brunson , make strides towards the playoffs, Bridges finds himself navigating a challenging season with the struggling Brooklyn Nets. The juxtaposition was palpable during their recent face-off, where the Knicks secured a victory led by DiVincenzo's stellar performance, while Bridges put up a commendable effort in a losing cause for the Nets. Post-game banter took a humorous turn when Hart, reflecting on Bridges' situation, drew inspiration from a ubiquitous piece of pop culture: a SpongeBob meme. Comparing Bridges to the perpetually gloomy Squidward, who peers out hi...

Photo: Instagram/Mikal Bridges In an unexpected move that shook the NBA world in February 2023, Mikal Bridges found himself at the center of a trade that sent Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets to the Phoenix Suns.  Mikal, known for his high-level role player status with the Suns, quickly embraced the challenge of becoming a franchise building block for the Nets alongside close friend Cameron Johnson. Appearing on the Roommates Show with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, Mikal shared his initial reaction to the trade, recalling the surreal moment in an Atlanta hotel room. "My first reaction was, oh my god, and I laughed. That’s when I tweeted, then Cam called me," Mikal revealed, providing a glimpse into the rollercoaster of emotions surrounding the surprising trade. Photo: Instagram/Mikal Bridges While acknowledging the difficulty of leaving Phoenix after five years, Mikal expressed gratitude for being traded for a basketball legend like Kevin Durant.  Despite the pressure of ...

Photo: Instagram/Damian Lillard Damian Lillard , the franchise cornerstone of the Portland Trail Blazers , has expressed a desire for the team to target veteran help this offseason instead of focusing on young talent through the draft. This comes after the team failed to qualify for the play-in tournament for the second straight year, with Lillard stating that he wants a chance to go for it. While the team has a 10.5% chance of landing French phenom Victor Wembanyama with the fifth-best odds in next month's draft lottery, Lillard has made it clear that anything else won't be enough for him. Photo: Instagram/Damian Lillard According to The Athletic's Jason Quick, the Blazers will likely try to trade their first-round pick unless they get the No. 1 selection in the draft. Lillard's friendship with Jerami Grant played a role in the team's decision to trade for him last summer, and Lillard has indicated that he's talked to other players who have expressed a desire...