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“He can’t accept $200 million?”, “We killing Dolan” – NBA Fans Erupt As Karl-Anthony Towns Sounds Frustrated Over Knicks’ $77M Lowball Extension Offer

NBA fans erupted online after learning of Karl-Anthony Towns' frustration over his contract extension with the New York Knicks.

By Reign Amurao · Sportskeeda

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 4:27 AM

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Karl-Anthony Towns expressed frustration with the New York Knicks offering a four-year, $200 million contract extension.
Towns is eligible for a four-year, $276 million deal and considered the $77 million discount too extreme.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported Towns remains willing to negotiate a deal to help New York avoid the second apron.

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Karl-Anthony Towns expressed frustration regarding contract extension negotiations with the New York Knicks after the team offered him a four-year, $200 million deal. Towns is eligible for a four-year, $276 million extension and expressed willingness to take a discount, but he considers the Knicks' $77 million reduction excessive. The situation prompted divided reactions among NBA fans online.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Towns remains willing to negotiate an agreement that helps New York avoid exceeding the second apron, but the franchise has maintained its $200 million threshold. Towns has one guaranteed year remaining before holding a player option next summer, while the Knicks also face an upcoming extension decision with Josh Hart.

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