After locking up Mikal Bridges on a new four-year, $150 million deal, the Knicks have ensured that their title window will remain open.

The New York Knicks made headlines Thursday afternoon by signing former first-round pick Mikal Bridges to a four-year, $150 million contract extension. However, the deal did come with a slight sacrifice for the Villanova alumnus,

Bridges took less money, and the Knicks maintained some roster flexibility. Are players now accepting they will have to make financial sacrifices to remain in quality situations?