Jalen Brunson consented right away to stay longer with the New York Knicks, a squad that has advanced greatly under his leadership.
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Brunson inked a four-year contract extension with the Knicks on Friday. The deal is reportedly valued at approximately $156.5 million.
Despite having the option to hold out and possibly secure a more lucrative contract for himself the following year, Brunson chose to sign the extension as soon as it became accessible. With this move, the Knicks, a team he has helped guide to the second round of the playoffs in each of his two seasons in New York, will have financial stability.
Knicks President Leon Rose stated in a statement, “Since Jalen joined us two years ago, he has consistently set a positive example and shown dedication to the vision and plan we have for the future of our team.” “He has dedicated himself to the Knicks family, his teammates, and this organization.”
The Knicks verified the deal’s details to The Associated Press in an anonymous manner, but they were not formally released. The information was originally made public by ESPN, which stated that Brunson’s representative advised the team that his client opted for the extension rather than a possible $269 million, five-year contract that he could have pursued as a free agency in 2025.
One of the Knicks’ greatest seasons to date, Brunson averaged 28.7 points per game and garnered acclaim by placing fifth in the NBA MVP voting.
Many questioned Brunson’s worth when he signed with the Knicks in 2022 as a former second-round pick, particularly because he had primarily played as a backup in Dallas.
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