Towns voices disappointment as Knicks put off extension talks
Karl-Anthony Towns said he was disappointed by the Knicks' decision to pause extension discussions, which he had not anticipated. Carmelo Anthony supported the halt, arguing it lets players concentrate on basketball.
By Standard Topic. AI-generated from the reporting listed under Coverage. Published . Updated .
This story is no longer being updated. It reflects reporting up to .
What happened
The Knicks said they would table all contract extension discussions until later in the season. Karl-Anthony Towns responded that he was disappointed and that he had not been expecting the decision. Carmelo Anthony backed the move, saying the Knicks were right to halt talks so players could focus on basketball.
Why it matters
Extension negotiations with Towns will not move forward until later in the season. The pause leaves his contract situation unresolved for now.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 3:15 PM ET: Towns said he was not thrilled that the Knicks would not negotiate contract extensions in the immediate future.
- Oct 11, 7:59 PM ET: Towns called the Knicks' decision to table extension talks until later in the season disappointing and said he had not known about it beforehand.
- Oct 12, 7:45 PM ET: Carmelo Anthony said the Knicks made the right decision to halt contract talks and focus solely on basketball.
More from Sports
- Celtics and Pistons headline NBA's season-opening triple-header
- Titans cut tackle Jordan Elliott over undisclosed facility incident
- LeBron James debuts for 76ers against Knicks on opening night
- Ciryl Gane's coach praises Josh Hokit before UFC 334
- Real Madrid reportedly seeks $90 million from Premier League clubs
- Bears climb into top five of NFL Week 7 rankings