Overview

• The four-year, $150 million extension keeps Bridges in New York through the 2029–30 season and includes a 5.69% trade kicker to recoup nearly $6.17 million if he’s dealt before 2028.
• Bridges averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists last season while playing all 82 games for the fourth straight year, underlining his durability and consistency.
• Head coach Mike Brown’s emphasis on ball movement and off-ball screening is designed to amplify Bridges’ two-way impact within a disciplined offensive and defensive framework.
• By locking in Bridges alongside Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks reinforce their core chemistry and commitment to internal development.
• The trade kicker clause illustrates innovative cap management that balances player incentives with roster flexibility for future transactions.