The New York Knicks have made a bold move by trading for Mikal Bridges, sacrificing multiple first-round picks and players to secure his talents. After a mixed first season, Bridges is poised to be a significant part of the Knicks' push in a weakened Eastern Conference, given injury concerns to major competitors like Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard. As Bridges approaches a critical decision point in his career, speculation looms about his potential contract extension, with predictions that he may opt for free agency in search of a more lucrative deal.