Knicks table extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The New York Knicks have announced that they are pausing contract extension negotiations with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart until later in the season. A team spokesperson stated that the organization is primarily focused on preparing for the upcoming season. This decision reflects a strategic approach as the Knicks aim to concentrate on immediate preparations rather than contract discussions.
- •Knicks pause extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart.
- •Discussions postponed until later in the season.
- •Focus remains on preparing for the start of the season.
- 2:45 PMESPN — Tabled talk NYC: Knicks pause KAT, Hart deal discussions
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks say they are pausing contract negotiations and will focus solely on preparing for the season
- 2:21 PMCBS Sports — Knicks pause contract negotiations with Karl-Athony Towns, Josh Hart, others until 'later in the season'
- 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks put Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks on hold until later in the season
"NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are focused on their NBA title defense now and will worry about contract negotiations later.That means Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart will have to wait on extensions they hoped would get done before the season.
"The Knicks have said they are tabling contract extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart "until later in the season and will remain solely focused on preparing for the start of the season."
"The Knicks released a statement on Friday, and the future of key players will remain uncertain as they begin their NBA title defense
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 9, 2026, 2:45 PMTabled talk NYC: Knicks pause KAT, Hart deal discussions
The Knicks have said they are tabling contract extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart "until later in the season and will remain solely focused on preparing for the start of the season."
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 2:41 PMKnicks say they are pausing contract negotiations and will focus solely on preparing for the season
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are focused on their NBA title defense now and will worry about contract negotiations later.That means Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart will have to wait on extensions they hoped would get done before the season.
- CBS SportsOct 9, 2026, 2:21 PMKnicks pause contract negotiations with Karl-Athony Towns, Josh Hart, others until 'later in the season'
The Knicks released a statement on Friday, and the future of key players will remain uncertain as they begin their NBA title defense
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 1:52 PMKnicks put Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks on hold until later in the season
Knicks put Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks on hold until later in the season
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