Knicks struggle with Karl-Anthony Towns contract extension negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The New York Knicks are facing challenges in contract extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns as the 2026-27 season approaches. Sources indicate that negotiations have stagnated, and the team needs Towns to accept a reduced salary to maintain roster flexibility. There is speculation that the Knicks may prepare to shift blame to Towns in the event of a necessary trade, as they navigate restrictions related to team salary caps. As training camp nears, the absence of an agreement hangs over the franchise's plans for the upcoming season.
- •Negotiations for Karl-Anthony Towns' extension have stagnated.
- •Knicks need Towns to accept a discount to manage salary cap.
- •Speculation on potential trade as Knicks prepare for ramifications.
- •Blame may be shifted to Towns for future team decisions.
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Contract Leak Signals Karl-Anthony Towns to Get ‘Thrown Under the Bus’
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