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Towns ‘Very Disappointed’ By Knicks Pausing Extension Talks

Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t hide his disappointment on Sunday when he was asked about the Knicks’ statement from two days prior, per James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. “It was news to me,” Towns said. “Very disappointed…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:59 PM
Towns ‘Very Disappointed’ By Knicks Pausing Extension Talks
Key Things to Know
  • Karl-Anthony Towns expressed disappointment over the Knicks' decision to pause contract extension talks.
  • The Knicks reportedly offered Towns around $200 million over four years, below his projected $276 million maximum.
  • Towns holds a $61 million player option for 2027/28 that must be declined to negotiate an in-season extension.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Karl-Anthony Towns stated he was "very disappointed" after the New York Knicks announced they are tabling all contract extension talks until later in the 2026/27 season. Towns said the team's public announcement was news to him, following previous remarks where he admitted frustration over the significant negotiating gap between both sides.

Reports indicate New York offered Towns roughly $200 million over four years, while he is eligible for a four-year maximum extension projected around $276 million. Negotiations are further complicated by owner James Dolan's mandate to keep the Knicks beneath the second tax apron.

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