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Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t coming to save the Clippers

Even if the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns fail to reach an extension between now and next summer, he won't be signing with the LA Clippers.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:00 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t coming to save the Clippers
Key Things to Know
  • Karl-Anthony Towns holds a $61 million player option for next summer with the New York Knicks.
  • The LA Clippers are projected to have cap space but are considered an unlikely landing spot for Towns.
  • Towns and the Knicks face a June 30 deadline to reach an extension agreement.
The Story in 60 Seconds

An analysis explores the possibility of Karl-Anthony Towns leaving the New York Knicks as an unrestricted free agent next summer if he declines his $61 million player option. Although the LA Clippers are projected to hold salary cap space, the article argues that Towns is unlikely to consider signing with the franchise at the Intuit Dome.

Towns reportedly may seek an immediate championship contender if he and the Knicks fail to agree on an extension by June 30. The piece suggests the Clippers would have a better chance targeting other options such as Jalen Duren.

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