Karl-Anthony Towns indicated Monday that a contract extension with the Knicks before the season begins is unlikely, per ESPN. Towns, a six-time All-Star, was instrumental in New York's championship season last year, contributing an average of nearly 16 points, over 10 rebounds and nearly 5 assists per game. The Knicks claimed their first title in 53 years with a five-game Finals victory over San Antonio. Towns is in line for a four-year extension exceeding $276 million and believes his role in the title run merits a competitive offer. Owner James Dolan's refusal to enter the second spending apron has constrained the team's options, leading to moves like letting backup center Mitchell Robinson walk to Boston. Towns said the organization has not come close to a proposal that both preserves the championship roster and adequately compensates him.