Brunson is taking far less money to help the Knicks keep their roster together.
have agreed to a contract extension, and his decision to sign now will save the franchise more than $100 million. It is a selfless, team-first decision that will help the Knicks keep their current squad together.reported Friday that Brunson's new deal will be for four years and $156.5 million. That's $113 million less than he would have been guaranteed if he waited until next year to sign. So he's passing up a five-year, $269 million deal in 2025 to ink a contract now.
The Villanova product has flourished since arriving in New York prior to the 2022-23 season. After earning his way into the starting lineup for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2021-22 campaign and setting career-highs, he hit free agency looking to cash in. The Knicks signed him to a four-year, $104 million deal and essentially turned the team over to him. It has been a dream marriage for both parties.
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