What happened
The Knicks said Friday they are pausing contract-extension negotiations with eligible players, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, until later in the season. The team said its focus is on getting ready for the upcoming campaign rather than finishing deals now.
Towns and Hart remain extension-eligible, and New York has until June 30, 2027 to reach agreements, though in-season extensions are tied to expiring-contract rules. The pause follows earlier concern around the talks and comes as the Knicks try to manage future payroll limits.
This keeps Towns and Hart’s contract status unresolved entering the season, which could leave their roles and the Knicks’ long-term roster planning under some pressure. It also suggests the club may be waiting to reassess its cap position before revisiting negotiations.
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Original reporting: Knicks suspend contract extension talks for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart 'until later in the season' — Yahoo Sports ↗
- Knicks announce they are pausing all contract extension talks, including with Karl-Anthony Towns — Yahoo Sports
- Knicks shut down Karl-Anthony Towns contract talks before season — Yahoo Sports
- Takeaways from Knicks pausing contract extension talks: Is Josh Hart's time in New York running out? — CBS Sports
- Knicks’ announcement means bad news for everybody, including New York — Yahoo Sports