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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns Making Statement Despite ‘Distractions’

The New York Knicks have won four of five and have been getting all-around great play from Karl-Anthony Towns despite his contract issues.

By Sean Deveney · HEAVY

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 1:45 PM

Key Things to Know

Karl-Anthony Towns is performing at a high level for the Knicks despite contentious, stalled contract extension negotiations.
The Knicks have recovered from an 0-3 start to win four of their last five games behind Towns.
Towns is averaging 19.9 points and a career-high 13.6 rebounds per game while shooting 57.3% from the field.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Karl-Anthony Towns is excelling on the court for the New York Knicks despite lingering distractions surrounding his unresolved contract situation. After contentious extension talks ended earlier, Towns has helped lead New York to four wins in their last five games following an 0-3 start to the season.

Towns is averaging 19.9 points and a career-high 13.6 rebounds while shooting 57.3% from the field. He emphasized partnering with Jalen Brunson to lead the team and stepping up his rebounding following the departure of Mitchell Robinson in free agency.

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