Towns, Hart emerge as trade candidates if extensions stall

Towns eligible for $276M; Hart for $131.2M

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart could be potential trade candidates this season if they don't sign contract extensions Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart could become trade candidates this season if contract extensions are not completed soon, per ShamsCharania. Towns is eligible for a four-year deal worth over $276 million, while Hart is eligible for a four-year, $131.2 million deal.

Why it matters: The outcome decides whether the roster stays intact or two starters hit the market. Extension talks now set the timeline for payroll planning and potential trade calls.

By the numbers: Towns: 4-year extension eligible, over $276M. Hart: 4-year extension eligible, $131.2M.

What to watch: Watch whether either side reaches an extension before trade chatter sharpens.

Sources

@arielhelwani 2026-10-06T16:48:09.546936+00:00

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