Possible $104.72 million deal for Memphis Grizzlies big man to team up with KAT for New York Knicks; Mikal Bridges to Trade Crucial Asset?

After losing in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks are planning a big summer move to help them win the NBA championship.

If Mikal Bridges’s blockbuster trade with the Grizzlies goes through, superstar Jaren Jackson Jr. might end up at Madison Square Garden.

Why the New York Knicks Are Targeting Jaren Jackson Jr.

The New York Knicks came agonizingly close to the NBA Finals this season, losing to the Indiana Pacers in a hard-fought series. Despite strong performances from All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, the team lacked one more elite piece to get over the hump.
Step forth, Jaren Jackson Jr. A two-time All-Star and the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, the star of the Memphis Grizzlies could be the one who finally completes the puzzle.

The Grizzlies are reportedly willing to trade him in order to begin a rebuild, following the trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic.

An anonymous source has informed ClutchPoints that a high-ranking Knicks official has had long-standing trade interest in Jarvis Jackson Jr., as reported by Kris Pursiainen of ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks would have to trade their valuable two-way player Mikal Bridges in order to get Jaren Jackson Jr.

In 2023, the Grizzlies showed how highly they regarded Bridges by offering four first-round selections to acquire him.