History of Mikal Bridges in Timeline
Mikal Bridges is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. He gained prominence during his college career at Villanova University, where he was a key player on two national championship-winning teams in 2016 and 2018. Bridges is known for his defensive abilities and offensive versatility.
August 30, 1996: Mikal Bridges Born
On August 30, 1996, Mikal Bridges was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks.
June 2013: Committed to Villanova
In June 2013, Mikal Bridges committed to Villanova, being ranked as the 82nd best player nationally by ESPNU coming out of high school.
July 6, 2018: Signed with the Phoenix Suns
On July 6, 2018, Mikal Bridges signed a 4-year, $17.6 million rookie-scale contract with the Phoenix Suns.
July 6, 2024: Traded to the New York Knicks
On July 6, 2024, Mikal Bridges was traded to the New York Knicks along with Keita Bates-Diop. This trade reunited Bridges with his former Villanova teammates.
August 1, 2025: Signed a Four-Year Extension
On August 1, 2025, Mikal Bridges signed a four-year, $150 million extension through the 2029–30 season.
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