Jalen Brunson considering signing a cheaper extension with Knicks, bypassing going for a max contract next summer
There is a world where, instead of gunning for a max contract, Jalen Brunson signs the extension for cheaper than his market value. Since the Knicks’ season ended with a Game 7, second-round loss to the Indiana Pacers, Brunson has mulled over whether he should wait until free agency for the bigger contract or take the money now. The Knicks can’t make their official offer until Friday, but he knows it’s coming. And to this point, according to a league source, signing the extension is still under consideration. If Brunson were to take it, cementing a deal that would promise him nine figures less than one he could receive as a free agent a year from now, it would do wonders for the Knicks — and not because it places extra dollars in James Dolan’s pockets.
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
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Fred Katz @FredKatz
The most important moment of the Knicks’ offseason is yet to arrive.
On Friday, Jalen Brunson will become eligible for a contract extension. Will he sign it?
Story on Brunson’s future and how the All-Star guard could handle his next contract: nytimes.com/athletic/56236… pic.twitter.com/2DOxI82rtf – 11:18 AM
The most important moment of the Knicks’ offseason is yet to arrive.
On Friday, Jalen Brunson will become eligible for a contract extension. Will he sign it?
Story on Brunson’s future and how the All-Star guard could handle his next contract: nytimes.com/athletic/56236… pic.twitter.com/2DOxI82rtf – 11:18 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Jalen Brunson is still deciding whether or not to sign an extension with the Knicks this offseason, per @FredKatz (nytimes.com/athletic/56236…).
If Brunson signs now instead of next year, he would be saving New York around $15 million annually to retain their roster long-term. pic.twitter.com/qPBMltvwFj – 10:37 AM
Jalen Brunson is still deciding whether or not to sign an extension with the Knicks this offseason, per @FredKatz (nytimes.com/athletic/56236…).
If Brunson signs now instead of next year, he would be saving New York around $15 million annually to retain their roster long-term. pic.twitter.com/qPBMltvwFj – 10:37 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
The Naji Marshall signing is official, per the #Mavs.
He’ll wear No. 13, once worn by Steve Nash and Jalen Brunson and previously worn by Greg Brown III last season. – 8:38 PM
The Naji Marshall signing is official, per the #Mavs.
He’ll wear No. 13, once worn by Steve Nash and Jalen Brunson and previously worn by Greg Brown III last season. – 8:38 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Isaiah Hartenstein will make $30 million next season – more than both Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle – 2:10 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein will make $30 million next season – more than both Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle – 2:10 PM
More on this storyline
Brunson understands the issues the current CBA causes with team building. A league source says it’s one reason he’s considering taking the cheaper extension, which could help the Knicks avoid the second apron in the immediate future, giving the franchise a better chance to win its first championship since 1973. -via New York Times / July 8, 2024
The first reason the extension remains on the table, according to a league source, is security. Brunson has no interest in playing elsewhere, according to sources close to him. He has referred to the Knicks as “family” — in some cases, literally. He chose New York because of his deep ties with team president Leon Rose, head coach Tom Thibodeau and his father being an assistant. -via New York Times / July 8, 2024
On the “Roommates Show” podcast that he co-hosts with Jalen Brunson and Matt Hillman, Hart was talking about the NBA Draft and he struggled to pronounce Pacome Dadiet’s name. “With the 25th pick, we got Paco-me Da-deet? Da-diet? Da-diet,” Hart said. -via New York Post / July 6, 2024