{
  "id": 11939414,
  "title": "NBA Insider Makes Bold Prediction On Jalen Brunson’s Next Knicks Deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/nba-insider-makes-bold-prediction-on-jalen-brunsons-next-knicks-deal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T14:20:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/nba-insider-makes-bold-prediction-on-jalen-brunsons-next-knicks-deal-12521964"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the summer of 2024, Jalen Brunson made a bold decision that many stars would find hard to replicate. Instead of demanding a larger salary, he agreed to take a pay cut so that the New York Knicks could build a stronger team around him. Two years later, it appears that Brunson made the right choice. The Knicks have secured an NBA championship for the first time in more than 50 years, with Brunson being named the Finals MVP. Now, it seems that the team is rewarding his sacrifice with a substantial contract extension. According to a report from The Athletic's Fred Katz on Polymarket Hoops shared on X, Jalen Brunson is expected to receive a massive four-year, $290 million extension when his new deal kicks in during the 2028-29 season. Katz further explained that the contract will begin in 2028-29, and with this raise, Brunson's annual salary is projected to exceed $70 million. This significant increase marks a stark contrast to 2022 when his four-year, $104 million deal with the Knicks was considered an overpayment. However, the generous offer makes more sense when considering what Brunson gave up in 2024. He opted for a four-year, $156.5 million extension rather than waiting a year for roughly $269 million. By doing so, he left about $113 million on the table, which the Knicks were able to utilize in their championship run. The front office has been cautious in their offseason moves, with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart yet to sign extensions as the team tries to stay under the second apron. Brunson's commitment to the Knicks has already earned them an NBA championship, and now, fans are eagerly waiting to see if he will be paid commensurate with his status as a star player.",
  "summary": "A new projection has emerged for Jalen Brunson’s next Knicks contract, with the star potentially in line for a massive payday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jalen Brunson agreed to take a pay cut for Knicks' championship run.",
    "Brunson set to receive $290 million, 4-year extension starting 2028-29.",
    "Sacrificing $113 million, Brunson earned team's first title in 50 years."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}