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James Dolan's edict could impact Karl-Anthony Towns' future with Knicks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 5:46 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

James Dolan's edict could impact Karl-Anthony Towns' future with Knicks

Summary

Karl-Anthony Towns' future with the New York Knicks could be affected by an edict from owner James Dolan. The Knicks are experiencing a successful season, aiming for their first championship in decades. Towns, with two years left on his contract, has stalled extension talks. Analysts suggest that if Dolan maintains a strict policy against exceeding the second apron in salary cap rules, it might force Towns to explore other options, impacting team cohesion and future negotiations surrounding his $61 million player option for next season.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks have enjoyed success not seen in 50 years.
•James Dolan opposes going into the second apron for salary cap.
•Karl-Anthony Towns has a $61 million player option for next season.
•Extension talks between Towns and the Knicks have stalled.
•Analysts believe Towns may consider free agency if negotiations fail.

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5:46 AMYahoo Sports — The potential James Dolan reason Karl-Anthony Towns could leave New York Knicks

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Brian Windhorst explains why one James Dolan edict could lead to Karl-Anthony Towns’ New York Knicks departure. The New York Knicks are enjoying success they haven’t seen in half a century in 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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