“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.

It’s official. Mikal Bridges is staying in New York. The Knicks announced the four-year, $150 million extension on Saturday, locking in one of their core pieces for the long haul.

The New York Knicks and wing Mikal Bridges have agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract extension, agents Sam Goldfeder and Jordan Gertler told ESPN's Shams Charania.