This Knicks-Timberwolves Trade Features Karl-Anthony Towns

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Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal 

If the Knicks want to continue using Towns as a 4 in a twin towers setup, they’ve got the roster to do so. 

After all, they could put him alongside either Mitchell Robinson or Isaiah Hartenstein. With three quality bigs on the roster, this move may portend another move. Still, the Knicks would have options. 

For example, another option would be to just start Towns alongside Julius Randle. Defensively, it could be a rough go, but these two could rack up enough points together to render that a moot point. Their combined scoring and playmaking abilities would certainly be formidable. 

More broadly, we know the Knicks want a star. Granted, most would likely expect them to move more draft capital instead of Barrett. That’s not feasible for the Wolves.

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They’re in win-now mode, and acquiring Randle would present the same defensive issues they have with Towns. 

This deal still allows them to continue with their plan of acquiring a star – whether it works or not. 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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