The New York Knicks capitalized on Jalen Brunson's pay cut, but now, they are in a race with the second apron and CBA.
Jalen Brunson took a massive pay cut when he signed his extension with the New York Knicks, choosing to sign it a year early instead of waiting and getting more money. As a result, the Knicks have been able to pay the rest of their core—an obvious reason why Brunson took less money.