Jalen Brunson’s contract sacrifice ‘messed up the game’: Ex-Knick
One former Knicks player believes Jalen Brunson’s contractual sacrifices “messed up” the NBA. Dennis Scott, a 10-year NBA veteran who made a 15-game pit stop with New York during the 1998-99 season, praised Brunson’s selflessness in giving up more than $100 million following a $156.5 million contract extension but warned of the consequences. “I ran […]
Nets’ Jalen Wilson making mark at NBA Summer League
LAS VEGAS — Jalen Wilson is just entering his second NBA season, but he’s beginning to look like a veteran with twice as much experience. The Nets wing has always been physical, but his improved jumping ability makes the second-round pick a viable option for Brooklyn. “Exactly. He’s very calm, he never gets excited or […]
Knicks’ Tyler Kolek thinks skillset is similar to Jalen Brunson’s style
LAS VEGAS — Tyler Kollek isn’t a big fan of the comparisons he’s making to TJ McConnell. “It’s OK,” said the former second-round pick the Knicks acquired on draft day last month. “I just think I’ve been a little too lazy.” What wasn’t mentioned was that McConnell, like Kollek, is a white player, and white […]
Alex Rodriguez tried to take less money but didn’t get any Jalen Brunson-like praise
It’s a funny thing how perception works. Jalen Brunson’s approval ratings soared for an entire day after he agreed to a contract extension that left him with $113 million left (at least for now). (Not 100%, but about 98.5%, because some (fairly) point out that Branson does not donate the entire $39 million he receives […]
Knicks star Jalen Brunson accepts ‘unprecedented’ team-friendly deal that cost him over $100 million: report
Jalen Brunson: Team member. The New York Knicks superstar guard is eligible for a $269 million contract next year, but he prioritizes winning above all else. Having cemented himself as the Knicks’ most beloved player since the 1990s, Brunson decided to give up a lot of money and sign a year early. CLICK HERE FOR […]
Jalen Brunson posts message to Knicks fans after $113M contract gift
Jalen Brunson’s message to Knicks fans is simple. Brunson has $113 million in cash on hand after signing a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension rather than waiting until next summer to sign a max contract. Posted a Statue of Liberty emoji on X account Friday night. There was already a lot of love between Brunson […]
Jalen Brunson inspired by Derek Jeter, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes in new deal
Jalen Brunson’s $156.5 million contract extension with the New York Knicks was a hot topic in NBA circles recently, but there were some key factors that contributed to the deal. As part of his reporting on the groundbreaking deal that will keep Brunson in New York, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski suggested the MVP candidate look at […]
Jalen Brunson’s $113 million Knicks’ pay cut puts a price on happiness
Jalen Brunson is New York Knicks Build the best team possible. Brunson and the Knicks agreed to a four-year, $156 million contract extension on Friday. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski,Brunson could have signed an extension through next year for another $113 million if he wanted to. The point guard would have been eligible to sign […]
How Jalen Brunson’s $156.5M contract works — and why it’s such a gift to the Knicks
Modern-day superstar athletes are known for obtaining the richest contracts possible that their respective sports have ever seen. But that’s the exact opposite of what Knicks MVP candidate Jalen Brunson chose to do. On Friday, the Knicks announced a contract extension with Brunson that is reportedly worth $156.5 million per year over four years, beginning […]
Jalen Brunson’s $113M Knicks gift shows he’ll do whatever it takes to win
Jalen Brunson was already a celebrity in this city. There was no restaurant in Manhattan that wouldn’t buy him dinner the minute he walked in. There was no bar in the five boroughs where you had to take out your wallet to order a beer. If the bartender didn’t pay the bill, the customers would […]