Knicks reportedly want to keep Mikal Bridges long-term with extension looming

What New York Knicks plan to do with Mikal Bridges' contract amid hopes of 2026 NBA Finals run

New York Knicks star Mikal Bridges could become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026. The number one priority for the New York Knicks this offseason was to find a talented head coach following the sacking of Tom Thibodeau. Well, it took some time, but the Knicks trusted Mike Brown to be coach Thibodeau’s successor in New York. With that done, the next order of business for the organization should be bolstering its roster for years to…

Knicks reportedly want to keep Mikal Bridges long-term with extension looming

Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesBrad Penner-Imagn Images The New York Knicks went all-in last summer to acquire Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. They did away with a stunning five first-round picks among other assets dealt, and now he will be entering a contract year that could have a major effect on the trajectory of the franchise. Knicks want to keep Mikal Bridges long-term Bridges is eligible for a four-year, $156 million extension this summer. …