Karl-Anthony Towns extension with the Knicks hinges on key factor

Boston Celtics v New York Knicks | Elsa/GettyImagesIf Karl-Anthony Towns wants to stay in New York long-term, he may need to follow a growing trend. He needs to take less money to keep the Knicks’ title window open. So far, two core players, Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges, have taken below-market extensions. Their decisions sent a clear message: winning matters more than max contracts. Now the question is whether Towns is willing to do the same.

Karl-Anthony Towns has a choice: chase the max or chase a title

ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne summed it up perfectly: “Every single other guy in this core has taken just a little bit less. And that started with Jalen Brunson… The question is, will [Towns]…