Every time another major NBA contract comes down the pipeline, it serves as a reminder of just how ridiculously cheap Jalen Brunson is for the New York Knicks. De’Aaron Fox’s max extension is no exception. It’s actually one of those “Aha!” moments that puts the absurdity of Brunson’s steeply discounted agreement into full perspective.
The San Antonio Spurs’ newest star will be signing a four-year deal worth an estimated $222.4 million that takes effect in 2026-27. (ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the total value is $229 million, but this presumes the salary cap increases by 10 percent, rather than the 7 percent many are now projecting.