Shams - Karl Anthony Towns has not yet signed his rookie extension and I'm told there won't be any decision on that until the Jimmy Butler situation resolves itself.

Charania The Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns unlikely to reach contract extension Towns is eligible for a 4-year 276M max extension He has a 61M player option for the 2027-28 season and could become a free agent This is a cloud going into training camp

Fischer Michael Porter Jr and the Brooklyn Nets are unlikely to agree on a contract extension Tyler Herro Anthony Davis also among eligible players unlikely to sign an extension with their current teams

Charania The Washington Wizards are holding off on extension talks with Anthony Davis partially due to unanswered questions about Davis health

Haynes Michael Porter Jr's agent is scheduled to meet with the Brooklyn Nets towards the tail-end of summer leagueIf it becomes apparent early on that an extension is not in play then I do believe the next step will be the Brooklyn Nets and Michael Porter Jr potentially parting ways

Jonathan Kuminga explains why he decided to sign with the Minnesota TimberwolvesI'll say it's one of the best decisions I made

Fischer The Cleveland Cavaliers may wind up backing out of sign-and-trade talks for Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson as James Harden and his camp grow impatient awaiting his contract