“There were rumors circulating around the league that the Knicks were stalling extension talks for Mikal Bridges in case Giannis Antetokounmpo became available this offseason.

The New York Knicks announced Friday that the team has signed Mikal Bridges to a long-term contract extension.

The New York Knicks officially closed the chapter on their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. With Mikal Bridges now signed to a four-year, $150 million extension, the team made its direction clear. They want to build around their core and move forward without waiting on the league’s biggest names.