Karl-Anthony Towns Extension Negotiations: Knicks Star Surprised There's No Deal

Karl-Anthony Towns Not Expecting Knicks Extension Before Season

Karl-Anthony Towns does not expect a contract extension with the New York Knicks before the regular season as negotiations remain apart.

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns says getting an extension before season begins doesn't look good

Karl-Anthony Towns said Monday the prospects of him getting a contract extension with the reigning NBA-champion New York Knicks before the start of the regular season were not looking good. Opening night and the Knicks' banner-raising night Oct. 20 is…

Karl-Anthony Towns extension negotiations: Knicks star surprised there's no deal

Towns expected a contract to be quickly worked out easily after his playoff showcase, but it's now clear that will not come before the season begins

Karl-Anthony Towns Speaks Out on Extension Timeline with Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are still far apart on a contract extension. ​Currently, Towns has a $61 million player option for next season and is eligible to sign a four-year, $276 million extension. The two sides are not even close, with the Knicks’ offer so far in the $45 million to $50 million per year range. ​On Monday, Towns shared his perspective on his contract situation. ​”It don’t look good,” Towns said about the chances …

Karl-Anthony Towns Puts Knicks on Notice as Championship Star Admits Contract Talks Are Nowhere Close to a Deal

The New York Knicks finally reached the top of the NBA mountain in 2026, but keeping their championship core together is already creating a major financial headache. Karl-Anthony Towns, one of the most important pieces of New York’s title-winning roster, has made it clear that negotiations over his next contract are nowhere close to where he believes they should be. With the Knicks preparing to begin their preseason schedule, Towns publicly addr…