The New York Knicks face pivotal decisions concerning their future, particularly regarding Mikal Bridges and Mitchell Robinson, both of whom are up for contract extensions. Bridges is eligible for a four-year, $156 million deal, which could impact Robinson's long-term prospects with the team. While Bridges brings durability and a solid performance with averages of 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, Robinson, the team’s longest-tenured player, offers elite rebounding and rim protection, albeit with a history of injuries.

This situation puts the Knicks in a dilemma: would they prioritize the consistent reliability of Bridges over the potential upside of Robinson? Retaining both players may necessitate significant salary cuts, a scenario deemed unlikely.