Mikal Bridges will change into eligible for a contract extension value $72.5 million over two seasons with the New York Knicks on October 1st. Bridges can alternatively signal a three-year, $112.9 million deal subsequent offseason. The Knicks acquired Bridges in June from the Brooklyn Nets in alternate for 5 first spherical picks and a decide swap. Bridges has till the beginning of the season to signal the two-year, $72.5 million extension.
As a result of Bridges’ four-year, $90.9 million extension signed with the Phoenix Suns in 2021 comprises no choices, his extension can not start till the 26-27 season. For Bridges to really maximize his potential incomes potential, he must wait till 2026 as a free agent after which signal a five-year, $297 million contract at 30 % of the NBA wage cap.
Marc Stein beforehand reported that Bridges is anticipated to signal the two-year, $72.5 million extension with the Knicks. Bridges is represented by brokers Jordan Gertler and Sam Goldfeder.
