The Knicks’ recently acquired wing might next sign a $280 million contract.

Star point guard Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a big boost on Friday when he decided to sign a four-year, $156.5 million extension instead of waiting for a more lucrative five-year, $270 million deal to expire after the 2019 season. Brunson could have pursued a larger salary with his current contract’s player option, but he chose to give the Knicks significant financial savings instead, thereby extending their window of opportunity to contend for a championship.

Flexibility Increased by Jalen Brunson’s Strategic Financial Sacrifice for the Knicks

Yossi Gozlan claims that Bridges is qualified for a $156 million extension. Bridges’ contract currently has two more years at $23.3 million and $24.9 million in salary impact for the 2025–2026 season, respectively. He will be guaranteed five more seasons with the Knicks if he agrees to the agreement next year.

Bridges, who will turn 28 in the coming year, had a season in which he shot 37.2% from three-point range and 43.6% from the field, averaging 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He might see a noticeable improvement in his skills on a Knicks squad that has high postseason hopes.

Bridges is allegedly eligible for a $156 million extension, according to Yossi Gozlan. There are presently two more years left on Bridges’ contract, with salary impacts of $23.3 million and $24.9 million for the 2025–2026 campaign, respectively. If he accepts the deal next season, he will be assured of five more seasons with the Knicks.

Bridges, who turns 28 in the new year, had a season where he averaged 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 37.2% from three-point range and 43.6% from the field. With the Knicks team having strong postseason aspirations, he could see a discernible increase in his abilities.