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Knicks' Center Battle Is About to Hit a Potential Turning Point

This preseason has already generated plenty of center talk around the New York Knicks, whose addition of Andre Drummond looks more than promising. However, tryout big man James Wiseman has flashed what makes him a candidate to join the opening night roster as well.

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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns disappointed that extension is on hold

New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns is not happy that the reigning NBA champions have paused contract extension talks shortly before the start of the 2026-27 season.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hoops Wire / October 11

Karl-Anthony Towns ‘very disappointed’ by Knicks pausing extension talks

Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t exactly shrug off the Knicks’ decision to table extension talks. “It was news to me,” Towns said Sunday, via James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.

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New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Karl-Anthony Towns says he is ‘very disappointed’ with the Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns’ relationship with the New York Knicks continues to deteriorate.

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The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / October 11

Towns ‘Very Disappointed’ By Knicks Pausing Extension Talks

Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t hide his disappointment on Sunday when he was asked about the Knicks’ statement from two days prior, per James L.

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Josh Hart News / HITC / October 11

Josh Hart makes his stance clear on contract negotiations with the New York Knicks

Josh Hart has made a firm statement about his contract negotiations with the New York Knicks. The 31-year-old has a team option for the final year of his contract with the Knicks.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Jalen Brunson makes guarantee about his boy Josh Hart after Knicks ends contract extension talks

With the New York Knicks barely in full swing for the 2026 NBA season, Josh Hart is facing uncertainty. The Knicks have paused extension negotiations until later in the 2026-27 season, which leaves several players facing questions about their financial futures as the defending champions prepare for their title defense.

James Wiseman News / New York Knicks on SI / October 11

Knicks Should View James Wiseman's Risk as a Good Thing

As the New York Knicks weigh their options for their third-string center, it’s hard not to feel that “upside” should be a priority. With less than two

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / October 11

Knicks Bulletin: ‘We’re gonna have each other’s back, regardless’

No Knicks basketball on Sunday; what did you expect on the day we all have for resting and disconnecting? (As if I ever do lol) However, New York folks keep logging practices and sending quotes out to the world for us to enjoy.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / EssentiallySports / October 11

NBA Analyst Warns Karl-Anthony Towns About Owners’ Heartless Betrayal Amid Paused Contract Talks: 'Stop Enabling These Guys'

The post-championship bliss surrounding the defending NBA champions didn’t even go past the championship parade. Shortly after the championship, New York Knicks owner James Dolan declared that keeping the championship core together didn’t take precedence over financial flexibility.

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Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / October 11

Mohamed Diawara’s Start to 2nd Knicks Year Is Falling a Bit Flat

Thus, Mohamed Diawara enters the season as the Knicks’ most interesting development prospect. Was his three-point shooting real? Could he add more to his off-the-bounce game?

Jalen Brunson News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Jalen Brunson Sends Stern Directive to Knicks Locker Room Over Paused Contract Negotiations

The New York Knicks have decided to put contract extension talks on hold until later in the season, with the front office announcing the move Friday to avoid off-court distractions.

Josh Hart News / Hoops Wire / October 10

Josh Hart on Knicks contract talks: ‘I’m not really too stressed over it’

Josh Hart sounds a little more relaxed about his contract situation than he did a month ago. The Knicks announced Friday that they are pausing extension talks with eligible players until later in the season, a group that includes Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 11

NBA Notes: Knicks, Landry Shamet, Nets, Spurs, Julian Champagnie

Landry Shamet is making a pretty strong case for a larger role. Kento Kato of Sports Illustrated points out that Shamet has scored 23 points in just 27 preseason minutes while shooting 8-of-15 from the field and 5-of-9 from 3-point range.

Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / October 10

Landry Shamet's Preseason Play Is a Bigger Knicks Deal Than Most Realize

On Sept. 14, 2024, Landry Shamet signed an Exhibit 9 contract giving him a shot at winning one of the Knicks' last roster spots. If you told the Knicks that he'd end up becoming not just a solid player, but a pivotal part of a rotation that would end up winning a championship, even they would have a hard time believing it.