One NBA writer is proposing that the New York Knicks trade for Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns this summer.
Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed that the Knicks send Julius Randle, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 first-round pick to the Timberwolves for Towns.
“After a nice first season with Jalen Brunson where the Knicks reached the second round of the playoffs, it’s time to keep the positive momentum going,” Swartz wrote. “Adding a star of Towns’ magnitude to a core of Brunson, R.J. Barrett, Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson and Quentin Grimes would help push New York to the top of the conference, as the 27-year-old has lifetime averages of 23.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.3 blocks and a 39.5 percent mark from three.
“Minnesota belongs to Anthony Edwards now, meaning this team needs to do everything it can to put the best pieces around him in order to succeed. With limited assets remaining following the trade for Rudy Gobert, trading Towns adds a future unprotected first-round pick, a 2023 All-Star in Randle and Quickley, who averaged 22.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists in 21 games as a starter.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves & New York Knicks Updates
Towns is one of the top players in the NBA. The three-time All-Star averaged 20.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists this season while shooting 49.5% from the field, 36.6% from beyond the arc and 87.4% from the free-throw line. KAT only played in 29 games due to a serious calf injury.
In July 2022, Towns signed a four-year, $224.2 million designated veteran player extension with Minnesota. The former Rookie of the Year, who has career averages of 23.0 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists, will make $36 million next season.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves & New York Knicks Updates
Knicks president Leon Rose has a close relationship with Towns. Rose used to be Towns’ agent when he ran CAA Sports, so it’s possible Towns may be interested in playing for New York.
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