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Karl-Anthony Towns Will Take Less Than Max Salary
Karl-Anthony Towns says he'll take less than max salary to keep Knicks together.
In brief
Karl-Anthony Towns says he'll take less than max salary to keep Knicks together. Karl-Anthony Towns confirmed he's willing to take less than max money from Knicks to keep the team together. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Knicks Pause Towns Contract Talks
Knicks paused contract extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Deuce McBride, and Tyler Kolek before the 2026-27 season.
Towns Wants Team Together
Towns said he wants to keep the team together and his core players, not max salary.
“Oh yeah, because I want this team to stay together”
Knicks Offered $200m
Knicks reportedly offered Towns a four-year deal for $200 million, a $70 million discount off max.
Towns May Take Less Than Max
Towns confirmed he's willing to take less than max salary to keep the team together.
“Oh yeah, because I want this team to stay together”
In short
Karl-Anthony Towns confirmed he's willing to take less than max money from Knicks to keep the team together.
