Jalen Brunson‘s stock has never been higher. After leading the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years and earning NBA Finals MVP honors, the All-Star point guard has cemented himself as one of the league’s elite players. But Brunson’s influence extends beyond the court. In 2025, he signed a team-friendly contract extension that reportedly left more than $100 million in potential earnings on the table, helping New York retain the flexibility to build a championship roster around him. “One hundred percent I sacrificed for the team,” Brunson said Vanity Fair. “But most importantly, I made sure my family and I were taken care of.”
Here’s a closer look at Brunson’s net worth, Knicks salary and NBA earnings throughout his career.
How much does Jalen Brunson make with the Knicks?
Brunson earned approximately $34.9 million through the 2025-26 season as part of his contract with the Knicks. In July 2024, he signed a four-year, $156.5 million extension that will keep him in New York through at least the 2028–29 season. The deal pays him an average of about $39 million a year.
What is Jalen Brunson’s net worth?
Brunson has an estimated net worth of $18 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
His wealth comes primarily from his NBA contracts, although he also makes money through endorsement deals and sponsorships. As one of the league’s top players and the face of the Knicks franchise, Brunson’s net worth is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.
Jalen Brunson’s NBA salary throughout his NBA career
Brunson’s earnings have grown significantly since entering the NBA as a second-round draft pick in 2018.
- 2018-19: $1.38 million (Dallas Mavericks)
- 2019-20: $1.42 million (Dallas Mavericks)
- 2020-21: $1.66 million (Dallas Mavericks)
- 2021-22: $1.80 million (Dallas Mavericks)
- 2022-23: $27.7 million (New York Knicks)
- 2023-24: $26.3 million (New York Knicks)
- 2024-25: $24.9 million (New York Knicks)
- 2025-26: $34.9 million (New York Knicks)
