Overview

• Bridges agreed to a four-year, $150 million deal on July 31 that includes a player option for 2029–30 and a trade kicker.
• He sacrificed roughly $6 million off his maximum extension to help the Knicks preserve salary flexibility for future roster moves.
• The 28-year-old played all 82 games in 2024–25, averaging 17.6 points on 50 percent shooting and playing a key role in the Eastern Conference Semifinals run.
• He will join former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart in a revamped backcourt under coach Mike Brown.
• His “I love it here” Instagram post cements his embrace of Madison Square Garden as the team pursues its first NBA title since 1973.