Mike Brown addresses another Mikal Bridges benching

With continued struggles, Knicks’ Mikal Bridges getting familiar with bench

Mikal Bridges’ contributions to the Knicks’ championship run over the summer have not earned him a ton of leeway, as the veteran wing has been relegated to the bench aplenty during the opening portions of the 2026-27 season.  Bridges was limited to just 16 minutes in Monday night’s 103-90 win over the Brooklyn Nets at...

Mike Brown Sends Clear Message to Benched Knicks Star Mikal Bridges While Two Teammates Steal His Minutes

Mikal Bridges doesn’t seem to have gotten over the championship hangover. He arrived in New York with expectations of being a dependable two-way presence, but his early-season struggles have created an uncomfortable situation in the Knicks’ rotation. As his offensive production continues to fall, two teammates have made the most of their opportunities. It left […]

Mike Brown addresses another Mikal Bridges benching

It happened again for New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges.  The former Villanova Wildcats star was benched for the entire fourth quarter of Monday’s game between the Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden in New York City, N.Y., as head coach Mike Brown opted to use other guards to finish the game. …

Slow-starting Mikal Bridges benched during Knicks fourth-quarter comeback

Head coach Mike Brown said Mikal Bridges should focus on the positives of his performance — specifically that he ran well in the 103-90 victory.

Mikal Bridges gives the Knicks a rotation question after benching

Nov 2, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (10) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Mikal Bridges played about 16 minutes Monday as the Knicks beat Brooklyn 103-90. Mike Brown’s decision to lean on other wings late was understandable; solving Bridges’…