Signed, sealed, delivered! The Eastern Conference's strongest team is born with a massive investment of $740 million!

Insider Shams reports:Bridges has agreed to a four-year, $150 million extension with the Knicks, which includes a player option for the 2029-30 season and trade guarantees.

It's worth mentioning that reporter Mathur disclosed thatthe Knicks had learned that Giannis would not request a trade before extending Bridges.

Backup Bridge: Even though he got a new contract, he just can't feel excited about it.

Consequently,the total remaining salary for the Knicks' starting five reaches $740 millionwith the details as follows:

Bridges: 5 years, $175 million;

Anunoby: 4 years, $175 million;

Brunson: 4 years, $156 million;

Towns: 3 years, $171 million;

Hart: 3 years, $62 million.

Bridges is known as an iron man in the NBA; after transferring from the Nets to the Knicks last summer, he played all 82 games last season, starting every one. He averaged 37 minutes on the court, contributing 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, with shooting percentages of 50%, 35.4%, and 81.4%, helping the team secure a regular-season record of 51 wins and 31 losses, finishing third in the East and reaching the Eastern Conference Finals this year.

Due to Celtics star Tatum's Achilles tear and Pacers star Haliburton's Achilles tear, Lillard's departure from the Bucks, and the Cavaliers struggling to make a playoff impact, the Knicks have almost no rivals in the Eastern Conference for the 2025-26 season, thus having a strong chance to advance to the Finals.

By the way, the Knicks previously fired Thibodeau and hired Mike Brown for four years at $40 million; Brown has won the NBA Coach of the Year award twice.

So, one could say the biggest uncertainty for the Knicks in the new season is how far Mike Brown can elevate this team? As mentioned, at least the Eastern Conference Championship seems to be within reach.

In addition to firmly establishing the starting five framework and changing coaches, the Knicks also made significant gains in offseason acquisitions, signing former Sixth Man of the Year Clarkson for one year at $3.6 million; he averaged 16.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists last season with the Jazz. They also signed Yabusele for two years at $12 million (averaging 11 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists last season).

What do fans think about the Knicks' prospects for the new season? Feel free to express your thoughts boldly in the comments section!