Karl-Anthony Towns facing contract dispute with Knicks

Contract extension negotiations between the New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have stagnated, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Towns is eligible for a max extension, but both sides are reportedly unlikely to reach an agreement before the start of training camp as Towns enters the final guaranteed season of his contract.

According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the Knicks asked Towns to take a discount below the maximum salary to avoid entering the second apron. The article notes Towns reportedly feels taken for granted, and he holds a $61 million player option for the 2027-28 season.