# Knicks Pause Towns and Hart Contracts

> Knicks delay extensions for Towns, Hart until later in season to focus on title defense.
- Title: Knicks Pause Towns and Hart Contracts · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/knicks-pause-contract-negotiations-karl-athony-towns-josh-hart
- Published: 2026-10-09T14:21:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: knicks, karl-anthony towns, josh hart, nba, contract negotiations, title defense, 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.
## Key takeaway

Knicks pause contract negotiations with Towns and Hart until later in season to prepare for title defense.