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Warriors Floated As Free Agency Landing Spot For Knicks Star

Even with Stephen Curry in the final stages of his career, the Golden State Warriors are still expected to look for veteran star talent.After all, both the Warriors and Curry have been upfront about their desire to remain competitive for…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:14 PM
Warriors Floated As Free Agency Landing Spot For Knicks Star
Key Things to Know
  • The Golden State Warriors could target Karl-Anthony Towns in free agency if he opts out of his Knicks contract.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible for a contract extension worth up to $276 million, but negotiations with New York have stalled.
  • Golden State could potentially create free agency cap space by moving on from Jimmy Butler or Kristaps Porzingis.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Golden State Warriors could emerge as a primary free agency destination for New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns next summer, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. Towns could opt out of his contract after negotiations stalled on an extension worth up to $276 million. The Knicks have reportedly paused contract discussions until after the season, leaving Towns disappointed after learning about the decision through the media.

To pursue Towns in free agency, Golden State would need to create salary cap space. Adam Taylor notes that the Warriors could consider moving on from pending free agent Jimmy Butler or Kristaps Porzingis to facilitate a potential deal. However, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports that Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy still views Butler as an essential contributor despite his recent ACL injury.

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