{
  "id": 15749265,
  "title": "Jalen Brunson took $113M less in 2024, became NBA champion in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/jalen-brunson-took-113m-less-in-2024-became-nba-champion-in-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T13:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nba/top-stories/in-2024-jalen-brunson-signed-a-156-5-million-knicks-deal-instead-of-waiting-for-113-million-more-two-years-later-he-became-an-nba-champion/articleshow/134988651.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In July 2024, Jalen Brunson secured a substantial four-year, $156.5 million contract extension with the Knicks, which was pivotal in ensuring New York's financial flexibility for future roster enhancements. His standout performances were instrumental in clinching the Knicks' first championship in 53 years during the thrilling 2026 NBA Finals. As the reigning NBA Finals MVP, Brunson heads into the…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}