After the Knicks celebrated their first championship in 53 years, contract talks with star center Karl‑Anthony Towns remain unresolved. Towns told reporters that he wants to stay in New York, yet the negotiations have not provided him the certainty he desires. The franchise has yet to secure a new agreement before the start of the next campaign.

Términos y opciones

Towns can seek a four‑year extension worth up to $273 million, according to NBA.com. He is slated to earn $57 million this season and holds a player option for $61 million in the 2027‑28 season. If he declines the option, he would become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027.

Knicks officials appear to be aiming for a contract below the maximum figure, a pattern they followed with Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges in recent years. The strategy is intended to preserve salary‑cap flexibility while keeping a competitive roster. Towns contributed 13 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in the finals against the San Antonio Spurs, underscoring his value to the team.

Fuente: Deportes