Knicks say they are pausing contract negotiations and will focus solely on preparing for the season
The New York Knicks are concentrating on defending their NBA title and will postpone contract negotiations until later in the season. Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart will have to wait on extensions they hoped to finalize before the season begins. The team released a statement on Friday expressing their sole focus on preparing for the start of the season, as they won their first NBA championship since 1973 in June.
While the Knicks re-signed most of their important free agents, contract negotiations with Towns, Hart, and reserve Deuce McBride have not progressed. Towns, an All-Star in both seasons with the Knicks, expressed disappointment about the contract situation, noting that it could impact his focus during the season. Hart is also in a similar position, due to make $21 million this season with an option for $22.4 million in 2027-28.
The Knicks are scheduled to open their season on October 20 against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.
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