Another contract will be on Karl-Anthony Towns' radar in the near future. If it's one with the New York Knicks, one might be nearby for the star center.
Towns completed Year 11 of his career, his second with the Knicks. He played a pivotal role in helping New York reach the mountaintop after beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in five games throughout the NBA Finals.
Towns is nearing the end of his current contract, which has a player option for the 2027-28 campaign. Team insider Vince Goodwill made an appearance on ESPN to discuss the star's contract situation, stating that Towns hopes to land a new deal as soon as possible.
“He's expecting some resolution to that soon,” Goodwill said.
Vince Goodwill on a KAT contract extension with the Knicks:
"He's expecting some resolution to that soon" pic.twitter.com/bPmLVr2BAC
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What lies ahead for Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks
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Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are proud to be champions, gifting New York its first NBA title since 1973. He hopes to stick with the franchise for the long term.
Towns will garner a salary of over $57 million throughout the course of the 2026-27 campaign. The player option for the following season will see him earn over $61 million if he accepts the option.
Towns performed remarkably well throughout the 2025-26 season with New York. He averaged 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and three assists per game throughout 75 games. In the playoffs, he produced 15.9 points, 10.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest.
New York finished with a 53-29 record on the season, securing the third seed in the East standings. They went 16-3 in the playoffs, rolling off 13 straight wins to get to their first NBA Finals since 1999. After beating the Spurs, they end a 53-year drought as they earn their third-ever title.
The Knicks go through the offseason with plenty of security. They retain their star core but addressed some holes in the second unit through the draft and free agency, preparing their title defense.
Another contract will be on Karl-Anthony Towns' radar in the near future. If it's one with the New York Knicks, one might be nearby for the star center. Towns completed Year 11 of his career, his second with the Knicks. He played a pivotal role in helping New York reach the mountaintop after beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in five games throughout the NBA Finals.