Overview
- Towns said, “Hell yeah, I want to stay here,” citing family and fan ties as reasons he prefers to remain in New York.
- He and the Knicks did not reach a preseason extension worth roughly two years and $150 million, though he described his relationship with Leon Rose and Gersson Rosas as “great.”
- Towns’ contract carries at least two more seasons worth about $110 million, with a $61 million player option for 2027-28 that pushes free agency to 2027 at the earliest.
- ESPN reporting has characterized the Knicks’ stance as having no urgency on a new deal, with extension eligibility returning after the 2026 NBA Finals.
- This season he is averaging about 21.7 points and 11.9 rebounds on reduced efficiency (~45% field goal, ~33% from three) as his role shifts, and some outlets have speculated that prolonged struggles could prompt trade talk.