Patrick Beverley reacts to Mikal Bridges’ $150 million contract update

Joe Mayo

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After falling to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, the New York Knicks have strengthened their second unit and secured a long-term extension with one of their star players this offseason. 

The Knicks finalized a four-year, $150 million extension with Mikal Bridges this summer, locking the star wing into a deal that will keep him with the organization through the 2029-30 campaign after acquiring him in July 2024. 

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley discussed the extension on The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone, sharing his thoughts on the team's title aspirations following their offseason moves. 

“Can the Knicks get back to the Eastern Conference finals and/or get out of the Eastern Conference finals with the team they have?” Beverley questioned. “My answer is yes, they should. I think [Mike Brown] can. 

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After parting with former head coach Tom Thibodeau, the team hired ex-Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown. Following the club's offseason acquisitions of Brown, Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele, New York has positioned itself for a successful season with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Bridges leading the charge. 

While Bridges endured a few inconsistent stretches during his first season with the Knicks, he still produced efficient numbers, averaging 17.6 points, 3.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers across 37.0 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field. 

Heading into 2025-26, he'll look to build on his debut season with New York as the Knicks aim to emerge from a wide-open Eastern Conference and capture their first NBA championship since 1973.

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Joe Mayo

Joe Mayo is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. Born and raised in Wisconsin, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024. He’s also a contributor at RotoWire. While Joe primarily writes about the NBA, he also covers the WNBA and MLB.