Overview

• Bridges agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract that runs through the 2029-30 season with a player option in the final year and a 15% trade kicker.
• He accepted $6 million below his maximum extension to help the Knicks remain under the NBA’s second luxury-tax apron.
• The extension secures Bridges, Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby under contract through at least 2027-28, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart hold options for that season.
• Known as the league’s “Iron Man,” Bridges has never missed a college or NBA game, extending his streak to 556 straight appearances.
• Bridges cannot be traded for six months after the deal is official, ensuring his availability through next season’s trade deadline.