The Knicks should avoid offering a $181.5 million extension to their star forward

The New York Knicks and star forward Julius Randle are now eligible to sign a $181.5 million extension. The Knicks have already secured Jalen Brunson with a new four-year deal, avoiding the risk of him becoming a free agent next year.

Randle is entering what is likely the final year of his four-year, $117 million contract, with a player option for the 2025-26 season when he will be 31 years old and earn $30.9 million.

Despite being one of the Knicks’ best players and one of the most productive power forwards in the game, Randle’s recent shoulder surgery might make the Knicks hesitant to offer him $45.2 million per season.