NEW YORK — RJ Barrett and the Knicks committed to a lucrative extension, ending a dubious franchise streak and further complicating the Donovan Mitchell trade saga.
A source confirmed Barrett and the Knicks are finalizing a four-year deal that can pay the 22-year-old up to $120 million with bonuses. It’s not a five-year max deal for Barrett, but likely takes him off the table in trade negotiations with Utah for Mitchell.
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