Jalen Brunson renews discounted to New York Knicks: four-year deal for him

Jalen Brunson has re-signed with the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The franchise star decided to agree to a four-year, $156 million extension this summer instead of waiting until next summer, when the player would be eligible for a five-year, $270 million extension. This gives the Knicks much more salary cap space to keep this team intact and to move in the market.

In a largely unprecedented financial concession to give roster flexibility to a contender, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has agreed on a four-year, $156.5 million extension, his agent Sam Rose of CAA tells ESPN — $113M less guaranteed than he’s eligible to receive in one… pic.twitter.com/DDJvz7TUlr

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 12, 2024