Mikal Bridges is an American basketball player playing as a small forward for the New York Knicks as of May 2025. Known for his lockdown defense, Bridges is affectionately called “The Warden” by NBA fans. Bridges entered the league in 2018 after the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him 10th overall. However, the team traded Bridges to the Phoenix Suns that same day in exchange for Zhaire Smith's draft rights and a 2021 first-round pick.
Before the NBA, Bridges played college ball for the Villanova Wildcats. In his three-year career at Villanova, Bridges developed into a two-way force, as he, alongside Jalen Brunson, led the Wildcats to two NCAA championships in 2016 and 2018. In the NBA, Mikal Bridges made his mark as a lethal defender. In the 2021-2022 season, he was a runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year and made the All-NBA First Defensive Team. Even on offense, Bridges demonstrated steady growth over his eight years in the league, increasing his points per game from 8 points per game to 17 points per game in the 2024 season.
Mikal Bridges Contract Breakdown
Mikal Bridges signed a 4-year contract with the Phoenix Suns in 2022 worth $90,900,000. It included $90,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $22,725,000 as per Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022-23 | $21,000,000 | $21,000,000 | - | $21,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | $21,700,000 | $21,700,000 | $21,700,000 | |
| 2024-25 | $23,300,000 | $23,300,000 | $23,300,000 | $23,300,000 |
| 2025-26 | $24,900,000 | $24,900,000 | - | $24,900,000 |
How much is Mikal Bridges getting paid?
In the 2024-2025 season, Mikal Bridges is set to earn a base salary of $23,300,000. His four-year rookie-contract extension with the Suns is worth $90,900,000, ensuring an average annual salary of $22,725,000 until the year 2025-26 (via Spotrac).
How much does Mikal Bridges make in a minute?
Mikal Bridges will make approximately $41.29 per minute in the 2024-2025 season, based on his salary of $23,300,000 for the year.
Mikal Bridges' career earnings
Mikal Bridges has earned $83,422,120 from his NBA contract with the Phoenix Suns, as of May 2025.
What are the terms of Mikal Bridges’ Contract?
Mikal Bridges’ contract does not have any terms in it. The contract concludes at the end of the 2025-26 season, and Bridges becomes a free agent in the 2026 offseason (via Spotrac).
How much of Mikal Bridges' contract is guaranteed?
Mikal Bridges' entire four-year contract is guaranteed. This means he will earn $90,900,000 guaranteed by the end of the 2025-26 NBA season. (via Spotrac)
Mikal Bridges Contract History
Phoenix Suns (2022-2025)
Mikal Bridges agreed to a 4 year, $90.9 million rookie contract extension with the Phoenix Suns on October 17, 2021.
Phoenix Suns (2018-2021)
On July 3, 2018, he inked a four-year deal with the Suns worth $17,630,685.
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FAQs on Mikal Bridges
A. Mikal Bridges is 28 years old as of May 2025. He was born on August 30, 1996.
A. Mikal Bridges represents the New York Knicks. He previously played for the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns.
A. Mikal Bridges is 6 feet 6 inches or 1.98 m tall.
A. Mikal Bridges played for Villanova University. He played 3 seasons with the Villanova Wildcats and won 2 NCAA titles in 2016 and 2018.
