Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks have reportedly agreed to a four-year contract extension. The deal is for $150 million. By agreeing to an extension now, this allows the Knicks future financial flexibility. Especially since Bridges could have earned $156 million or more if he had waited for his current deal to expire.
The Knicks acquired the defensive-minded wing in a blockbuster trade last summer where New York gave up five first-round draft picks. In the lone year with New York, Mikal Bridges has been a terrific fit with his defensive versatitlity and familiarity with former college teammates in Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. After a deep playoff run, the Knicks are making sure their defensive anchor is on the team for the foreseeable future.
