New York Knicks Land Karl-Anthony Towns
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, G/F RJ Barrett, G Immanuel Quickley, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (MIL via NYK), 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK), 2027 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2029 First-Round Pick (NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: F/C Karl-Anthony Towns
You may be sensing a theme here. In each of these deals, the New York Knicks are acquiring the best player on a disappointing team.
This one is a doozy. At the same time, it’s a deal the Minnesota Timberwolves should at least be open to. This team’s roster construction feels off – pairing Towns with Rudy Gobert may have been a mistake.
In fact, the Wolves have looked better in Towns’ absence. That’s not a knock on the star big man. He remains one of the most talented offensive players in the NBA. He’s just not suited for life at the 4.
The Wolves have been able to play faster in his absence, which suits Anthony Edwards.
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On the Knicks, Towns would be able to return to his natural 5 spot. Granted, with him and Julius Randle up front, the defense may suffer. At the same time, the offense may unstoppable.
If the Wolves are open to a deal, why wait to make it?
