Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart extension talks create uncomfortable situation for Knicks title defense

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Time and again on Monday morning, during a season-opening press conference at the New York Knicks' practice facility, head coach Mike Brown emphasized how important it will be for his team to uphold the standard that led the team to the 2026 NBA championship. As the Knicks open training camp and begin the process of defending their NBA title, Brown repeatedly said the team cannot afford any slippage — in their energy and focus, in their commitment to sacrifice and c