Knicks announce they are pausing all contract extension talks, including with Karl-Anthony Towns

In an effort to quiet the talk around contract extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart — talks that were becoming a distraction less than two weeks before they raise a championship banner in Madison Square Garden — the New York Knicks announced they are tabling all extension talks with eligible players until later in the season.Through a spokesman, the Knicks released this statement:"As an organization, our entire focus is on preparing for the upcoming season and delivering a