# Towns Leads Knicks Despite Contract Drama

> Karl-Anthony Towns drives Knicks' success with 19.9 points and 13.6 rebounds despite contract uncertainty.
- Title: Towns Leads Knicks Despite Contract Drama · New York Post
- Summary: Karl-Anthony Towns drives Knicks' success with 19.9 points and 13.6 rebounds despite contract uncertainty.
- Keywords: karl-anthony towns, new york knicks, nba, contract negotiations, championship, rebounding, New York Post
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/11/06/sports/karl-anthony-towns-has-been-knicks-best-player-despite-contract-drama
- Published: 2026-11-07T01:43:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: karl-anthony towns, new york knicks, nba, contract negotiations, championship, rebounding, news, entertainment
## Towns' Championship Focus
Towns aims to defend the Knicks' championship after 53 years without a title in New York.

> I came into the season wanting to defend the championship at all costs
## Towns' Performance Stats
Towns averages 19.9 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists with a career-best 42.9% 3-point shooting.
## Towns' Rebounding Impact
Towns leads the team in defensive rebounding percentage at 33.3, tied for fifth in the league.
## Coach Brown's Praise
Head coach Mike Brown highlights Towns' energy and all-around play despite contract concerns.
## Towns' Improvement Goals
Towns aims to reduce turnovers and improve pick-and-roll defense to lead the team.
## Team Focus Over Contract
Towns prioritizes team success over individual contract negotiations for the championship.

> Me and Jalen [Brunson] are here to lead the team. I want to do my part as best as I possibly can.
## Key takeaway

Karl-Anthony Towns has been the Knicks' best player with 19.9 points and 13.6 rebounds while contract negotiations continue.