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Atlantic Notes: Towns, Knicks, Kawhi, M. Robinson

During an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews (Twitter video link), Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns confirmed that he’d “for sure” be willing to accept less than his maximum salary on a contract extension. “I want this team to stay together,”…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:09 PM
Atlantic Notes: Towns, Knicks, Kawhi, M. Robinson
Key Things to Know
  • Karl-Anthony Towns confirmed he is willing to accept less than his maximum salary on a Knicks extension.
  • Towns explained his priority is ensuring the Knicks can keep their current core roster together.
  • New York reportedly offered Towns around $50 million annually before pausing contract extension talks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Karl-Anthony Towns stated he would be willing to take less than his maximum salary on a contract extension with the New York Knicks. Towns explained during an interview that keeping the team's core together is his primary focus, noting that taking a maximum deal was never his intention.

The Knicks reportedly discussed an offer around $50 million annually before tabling extension discussions with eligible players. Towns, a six-time All-Star, is eligible for a projected four-year maximum contract worth $276 million, averaging $69 million per season.

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