The New York Knicks and Mikal Bridges agreed to a four-year, $150 million extension, a move that drew various reactions from fans around the league. No, it's not the overpay that it's been made out to be. Say what you want about the decision, but it was a calculated move by the front office.
James L. Edwards III of The Athletic answered questions from fans in his recent mailbag, one of which pertained to Bridges' extension and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Edwards responded that the Knicks are monitoring Antetokounmpo's situation "very closely," and that he doesn't think it's coincidental that a Bridges extension happened before August 6 (subscription required).