Former Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges returns to Barclays Center on Tuesday for the first time as a Knick. The New York Knicks acquired the 6-6 forward in a seismic pre-draft deal that sent Bojan Bogdanovic,

Mikal Bridges was traded to the Knicks this past offseason, and he looked like a good fit for this team. However, his inconsistent scoring and okay defense have left fans questioning if trading for him was the right move.

Young finished with a team-high 27 points but shot an inefficient 8-of-22 from the field. He turned the ball over nine times to just six assists, his decision-making troubles exacerbated under the pressure Bridges applied from the opening tip.

The Knicks landed a talented team player and rebuilding Nets got five first-round picks and an unprotected pick swap.

Cam Thomas, who is now rehabbing a left hamstring strain, has begun “on-court activities,” according to Nets coach Jordi Fernandez.

For a fleeting moment considered the face of the Nets, Mikal Bridges is hoping for “good energy” as he returns to the Barclays Center on Tuesday for the first time since being traded across the Manhattan Bridge.

When it comes to giving a current New York Knick a warm welcome back, it's up to you, New York, New York ... Brooklyn, to be precise. There's a little somethin

Mikal Bridges revealed his expectations for his return to Barclays Center after this summer's Nets-Knicks blockbuster trade.

New York's hold on their arch-rival isn't as close as they would have hoped, but they appear to be turning a corner.

In four days' time, the Nets will raise a Vince Carter banner into the rafters of Barclays Center. A reminder of the halcyon days when Brooklyn won.