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Knicks Pause Towns and Hart Contracts
Knicks delay extensions for Towns, Hart until later in season to focus on title defense.
In brief
Knicks delay extensions for Towns, Hart until later in season to focus on title defense. Knicks pause contract negotiations with Towns and Hart until later in season to prepare for title defense. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Knicks pause extensions
Knicks delay contract talks for Towns, Hart, and others until later in season.
Towns' extension status
Towns can opt out next summer but no new contract before season starts.
Knicks' statement
Knicks say they will focus on title defense until later in season.
Towns' offer details
Knicks' latest offer to Towns is $200 million over four years, $77 million less than max.
What happens next
Knicks may lose Towns if negotiations fail by season start.
The bottom line
Knicks pause contract negotiations with Towns and Hart until later in season to prepare for title defense.
