Mikal Bridges has agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract extension with the New York Knicks, slightly less than the maximum he could have received. He prioritized team success with the Knicks, who reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season. This deal, following Jalen Brunson's similar extension, solidifies the Knicks' core for at least two more years. The contract comes after a season of mixed results for Bridges, but his reliability and defensive contributions were key factors in the Knicks' playoff run. The Knicks acquired Bridges in a major trade last year.

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