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The New York Knicks aren’t giving Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart the contract extensions they want any time soon.
The reigning NBA champions announced on Friday, Oct. 9, that they are pausing negotiations with all extension-eligible players until a later date in order to minimize distractions as the Knicks begin their title defense. The decision leaves Towns and Hart without long-term clarity after both publicly expressed a desire to remain with New York.
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“As an organization, our entire focus is on preparing for the upcoming season and delivering another year for our fans to be proud of,” a Knicks spokesperson said, according to multiple reports. “As a result, we will not be negotiating contract extensions until later in the season and will remain solely focused on preparing for the start of the season.”
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Dallas Mavericks forward/center Daniel Gafford (21) takes a selfie photo during the Mavericks media day at American Airlines Center on Sept. 25, 2026. The 2026-27 NBA season is just around the corner, and the league’s best players posed for photos during media days. Check out the best.
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Dallas Mavericks forward/center Daniel Gafford (21) takes a selfie photo during the Mavericks media day at American Airlines Center on Sept. 25, 2026. The 2026-27 NBA season is just around the corner, and the league’s best players posed for photos during media days. Check out the best.
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San Antonio Spurs RJ Davis poses for photos during Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio, Texas on Sept. 28, 2026.
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Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on Sept. 28, 2026 in New York City.
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