Towns told reporters, Oct. 12 -- NEW YORK - Karl-Anthony Towns found out the Knicks were putting his contract discussions on hold without the resolution he expected. After Sunday's practice, the center said the decision was news to him, leaving the defending champions with a dissatisfied cornerstone and no announced date for negotiations to resume.

It's business, but there is business on the court for us to handle," according to ESPN's Vincent Goodwill. His response followed the Knicks' Friday statement that they would not negotiate extensions until later in the season.

The reported difference between the parties is substantial. ESPN's Shams Charania reported a four-year offer worth $200 million, while Goodwill wrote that Towns is eligi...