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Knicks weigh trade options for Karl-Anthony Towns before camp begins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:27 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Knicks weigh trade options for Karl-Anthony Towns before camp begins

Summary

As the 2026-27 NBA training camp approaches, the New York Knicks face decisions regarding their roster. Contract extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns have reportedly stalled, raising uncertainties about his future with the team. Towns, who earned $57.1 million this season, holds a player option worth $61 million for the next. The Knicks successfully retained key players from their championship team but are now considering whether to trade Towns ahead of potential salary cap issues tied to the second apron. The Knicks aim to retain core players while evaluating Towns' contract situation before the September 29 camp opener.

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Status Watch

•Towns' contract extension talks with the Knicks are considered unlikely to progress.
•New York retained its championship core but faces salary cap challenges.
•The training camp starts on September 29, 2026.
•Towns' future could influence the Knicks' roster and title defense strategy.
•Loss of backup center Mitchell Robinson increases Towns' importance.

Latest Updates

5:27 AMYahoo Sports — 1 Knicks player on hottest trade candidate seat entering 2026-27 NBA training camp

What they're saying

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With the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season inching closer and closer, the New York Knicks are at least well-equipped to do well in their title defense. They brought back the core members of their championship team, including their vaunted starting five, and barring some unforeseen injury problems (knock on wood), the Knicks should be good […] The post 1 Knicks player on hottest trade candidate seat entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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