The crickets around any Karl-Anthony Towns-Knicks extension talks shouldn’t be surprising

The crickets around any Karl-Anthony Towns-Knicks extension talks shouldn’t be surprising

An All-NBA selection is up for an extension that nobody is talking about it. The lack of attention to Karl-Anthony Towns’ situation is understandable after crunching the numbers, but I still find it noteworthy — and at least worthy of exploration — that the Knicks center has until Oct. 20 to add two years to his contract.

NBA Rumors: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Heat, Dru Smith, Warriors

HW File Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible to add two more years onto his current deal with the Knicks, but there’s been little movement on that front this NBA offseason. As Stefan Bondy of the New York Post points out, Towns has until October 20 to sign an extension. His current contract runs through the 2026-27 season and includes a $61 million player option for 2027-28. A max extension would be worth $150 million over two years, but there’…

Knicks likely trying to avoid $150 million extension for superstar big man

Jan 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The New York Knicks recently extended Mikal Bridges on a four-year, $150 million deal, solidifying their championship-contending foundation. Bridges now joins Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns under contract, giving the …

New York Notes: Towns' Contract Uncertainty, Knicks Fans Optimistic, Nets Acquire Wolf

The Knicks are at a crossroads with Karl-Anthony Towns, whose contract extension talks have been notably silent this summer. With his current deal set to run through 2026/27 and a $61 million player option for the following season, the October 20 deadline for a possible two-year extension looms. Speculation arises whether the Knicks will commit to Towns for a max of $150 million, given his past health issues and fit alongside Jalen Brunson. Fans…

New York Notes: Towns, Thibodeau, Brown, Wolf, Highsmith

Stefan Bondy of the New York Post (subscriber link) finds it curious that there hasn’t been more talk about an extension for Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns this summer. Towns has until October 20 to add two more years to his current deal, which runs through 2026/27 with a $61MM player option for the following season. Bondy states that he hasn’t been able to get any information about possible extension talks. Towns’ agent didn’t respond to a t…