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NBA·BREAKING·September 30, 2026 08:29 AM ET

Towns open to pay cut, calls Knicks offer unreasonable

Enters third season in New York.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 39m1 min read
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Karl-Anthony Towns is willing to take a pay cut in his new contract extension with the Knicks, but the team's current of Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Malika Andrews said Towns would accept reduced terms to extend with New York. He is eligible to sign while entering his third season with the club.

Why it matters: A below-max deal would preserve flexibility entering 2026-27. The gap over the size of the cut leaves the outcome unresolved.

What to watch: Watch whether New York adjusts its terms before camp.

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