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Projecting a contract extension for Karl-Anthony Towns as negotiations with Knicks reportedly stall ahead of the new season.
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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the status of the Knicks’ contract extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and Deuce McBride and which, if any, of them the Knicks will lock up for the future.
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