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Knicks Looking to Sign Karl-Anthony Towns Well Below Max Extension
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Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible for a four-year extension worth up to $276M, but the Knicks are looking to come in well below that number, per @FredKatz. James Edwards III reported last week that the two sides are currently "far enough apart" that negotiations could linger into the regular season.
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Karl-Anthony Towns Pushes for Contract Extension
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Karl-Anthony Towns has expressed a desire to sign a contract extension with the Knicks, saying he wants to get it done. The Knicks are prioritizing his deal due to its wide range and salary cap implications.
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Knicks Prefer Lower Extension Figure for Karl-Anthony Towns
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The New York Knicks would be "far more" interested in having Karl-Anthony Towns' salary closer to a four-year, $200 million extension, per Jake Fischer. Towns is currently eligible for a four-year, $276 million deal, creating a significant gap between the two sides.
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Towns Open To Pay Cut But Calls Knicks' Ask Unreasonable
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Karl-Anthony Towns is reportedly willing to accept a pay cut to stay with the New York Knicks, but he views the amount the team is asking him to give up as unreasonable, per Malika Andrews. The stance sets up a potential standoff over his next contract in New York.
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Knicks May Attach Draft Picks To Move Diawara
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There is growing chatter that the Knicks could attach second-round draft capital to Mohamed Diawara just to get off his contract. As one analyst put it, Diawara has no value, and New York would need to incentivize a team to take on his expiring deal.
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Knicks Tried To Trade For Hornets' Moussa Diabate, But Charlotte Didn't Want Diawara
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The Knicks reportedly attempted to acquire Hornets center Moussa Diabate during the offseason, but the deal fell apart because Charlotte had no interest in taking back Mohamed Diawara. According to a source, the Hornets simply didn't want Diawara, leaving New York to explore other options for the young forward.
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Knicks Have Not Made Considerable Offer For Karl-Anthony Towns
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The New York Knicks have not put a considerable offer on the table for Karl-Anthony Towns, according to Vince Goodwill. Talks have not advanced to a point where a deal is imminent, suggesting any trade speculation remains in early stages.
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