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“Trade him”, “He wants out so badly” – NBA Fans Erupt As Karl-Anthony Towns Rocks Eagles Jersey Before 76ers Game Amid Knicks Contact Extension Drama

Karl-Anthony Towns raised a lot of eyebrows with his outfit choice while arriving at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday for the Knicks' preseason game against the 76ers.

By Avi Shravan · Sportskeeda

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 4:45 AM

Key Things to Know

Knicks fans reacted negatively online after Karl-Anthony Towns wore a Philadelphia Eagles jersey before playing the 76ers.
Towns and the Knicks are in an extension stalemate, reportedly differing between a $277 million maximum and a $200 million offer.
Towns expressed frustration to reporters about the extension talks, stating that a resolution before the season did not look good.

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Karl-Anthony Towns sparked strong reactions from New York Knicks fans after wearing a Philadelphia Eagles jersey before Monday's preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The outfit choice prompted supporters online to call for him to be traded amid ongoing contract extension drama with the franchise.

Towns and the Knicks remain at a stalemate regarding an extension. While eligible for a four-year, $277 million deal, the Knicks reportedly offered a four-year, $200 million package, and Towns voiced frustration over the lack of progress.

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