J alen Brunson spent the first four seasons of his NBA career sporting a Dallas Mavericks jersey. Tagging alongside Luka Doncic -- both members of the 2018 NBA Draft class -- the two even went to war in the Western Conference Finals together in 2022.

No, Brunson, who becomes eligible for a contract extension on July 12, the two-year anniversary of his last deal, is considering a far cheaper option. If Brunson re-signs when he becomes eligible on Friday,

Brunson can sign a four-year, $156.5 million extension this summer or a five-year, $269.1 million new contract next summer.

Jalen Brunson weighed into one of the most popular New Jersey debates. The New Brunswick native and Knicks star guard isn’t saying whether it’s Pork Roll or Taylor Ham, but he is claiming with a controversial X post that Central Jersey does not exist — to the disdain of many.

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Tuesday that the Knicks are among the teams interested in signing free agent sharpshooter Davis Bertans. The 31-year-old Bertans was recently waived by the Charlotte Hornets but has recently improved his stock with an impressive showing for his native Latvia at FIBA Olympic Qualifiers this summer.

An update on Jamal Murray's extension talks, a potential Jalen Brunson discount for the Knicks, and the Lakers' new 3-and-D free agent target.