Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns says he was blindsided by tabled extension talks
The gist
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns said tabling extension talks was "news to me" and left him "very disappointed."
He's extension-eligible for over $276 million while averaging a double-double every game.
How it unfolded
- Jun 7, 2026Towns plays in his first NBA Finals as the Knicks take a 2-0 series lead; he records the most assists by a Knicks center in a single postseason, with 90.
- Oct 9, 2026The Knicks announce they are tabling all contract extension talks with Towns and Josh Hart. Towns is eligible for a four-year deal worth over $276 million and is due $57 million this season.
- Oct 11, 2026Towns says the decision was "news to me" and that he is "very disappointed."
Key terms
- second apron
- The lowest allowed NBA salary for an experienced player, set by league rules based on years of service.
- double-double
- In basketball, a single-game performance with ten or more in two statistical categories such as points, rebounds, or assists.
Source: Wikipedia