Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks nowhere close to coming to terms on an extension according to the big man
After averaging a double-double during the Knicks' title run just four short months ago, Towns assumed that contract extension negotiations this offseason would be stress-free.Not only was KAT a key figure throughout the Knicks' dominant run through the postseason, but he's also expressed that he's willing to take a discount.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Despite all of that, the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns do not appear to be on anything resembling the same page, at least for the time being.Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on before the game against the Atlanta Hawks during Round One Game Four on April 25, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) (Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images)CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE"I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me," Towns told reporters ahead of the Knicks' preseason game in Philadelphia on Monday, according to The Athletic.
"And none of those things are close to happening."When asked if he believed he'd sign a contract extension before the start of the regular season, Towns bluntly stated, "It don't look good."Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on before the game against the Utah Jazz on March 11, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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