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Not even two weeks have passed since Karl-Anthony Towns became a member of the New York Knicks following the blockbuster trade that ended his nine-year stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a flash, and yet Towns is already endearing himself to the Knicks faithful. In fact, Josh Hart has already bestowed upon Towns a new […]

Iman Shumpert is a supporter of the New York Knicks’ trade for Karl-Anthony Towns. Although the former Knicks first-round draft pick expressed concern over how the Towns/Jalen Brunson pairing will work in crunch time during a recent appearance on First Take, he believes the Knicks are better off following their acquisition of the four-time All-Star. […]

The New York Knicks just landed Karl-Anthony Towns, and he’s now making his presence felt in the Big Apple as he made an appearance in Game 2 of the ALDS between the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees. On Sunday, Towns scored ten points in his preseason debut against the Charlotte Hornets, offering a […]

The New York Knicks have acquired Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster trade that shook up the NBA landscape amid a relatively lackluster offseason, thanks partly to the new CBA that limited teams’ approaches to roster-building. Still, this trade is massive not only because of the names involved, but because it may […]

The New York Knicks have Mikal Bridges under contract for the next two seasons after acquiring him in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets, and he reportedly is going to wait until the next offseason to work out an extension with his new team, according to Marc Stein. “The Knicks’ Mikal Bridges is waiting until […]

The New York Knicks opened up their NBA Preseason schedule on Sunday on the road against the Charlotte Hornets, and it did not take long for Karl-Anthony Towns to sink his first bucket with the team, as he hit a three-point-shot from way beyond the arc off of a pass from Jalen Brunson. Karl-Anthony Towns’ […]

The New York Knicks’ recent addition of Karl-Anthony Towns looks like an upgrade for the entire team’s roster, but there are less clear implications for other players. Specifically, Mitchell Robinson’s spot as the Knicks’ starting center is in question, especially since he will not be available to the team to start the season as he […]

The New York Knicks, encouraged by the progress they’ve made as a franchise over the past two seasons thanks in large part to the emergence of Jalen Brunson as a legitimate MVP candidate, have decided to go all-in this offseason. They traded away a boatload of draft capital to bring Mikal Bridges in, and then […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Both of the Boston Celtics’ primary Eastern Conference competitors made huge moves to land stars this offseason. While the Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George right at the start of free agency, the New York Knicks swung a massive trade for Karl-Anthony Towns days before training camp. When asked for his thoughts […]

Hall of Fame New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing is returning to the franchise that drafted him in 1985. After the Knicks’ blockbuster trade for Karl-Anthony Towns, New York is gearing up for a highly anticipated 2024-25 campaign. And the front office is bringing Ewing back to fulfill a ‘basketball ambassador role,’ according to ESPN’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA world this week with the Karl-Anthony Towns trade with the New York Knicks. Towns had established himself as a staple in the Minnesota community and had never shown any indication of wanting out even during some brutal seasons. He was so beloved by the fanbase and the community that […]

When the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves exchanged a trade surrounding Karl-Anthony Towns, the world was stunned, especially, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson. After Brunson revealed what he said about the trade, Towns spoke about the first thing he said to his new teammate. “First thing I did,” Towns said, via KNICKS ON MSG. […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has long been labeled as “soft,” a reputation that gained traction following Jimmy Butler’s outburst during a 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves practice. At the time, Butler, seeking a trade, publicly criticized both Towns and Andrew Wiggins, accusing them of being “soft” and claiming they “ain’t s–t.” Despite Towns’ efforts to shake off the label, […]

The Karl-Anthony Towns blockbuster trade is officially done, with the four-time All-Star already practicing with the New York Knicks. While KAT was completely caught off-guard by the Minnesota Timberwolves moving him, he appears to be adjusting to his new surroundings. On Thursday, Towns sent a first message to Knicks fans: “Hey Knicks fans, let’s get […]

Donte DiVincenzo penned an emotional farewell to the New York Knicks after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a monumental deal that brought Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. DiVincenzo, who spent just one season with the Knicks, expressed his gratitude to the fans in a heartfelt message on Thursday. “Thank you fans! […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves held their first press conference with Julius Randle, who was just acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks, and he opened up on the emotions of that trade as well as how excited that he is to join his new team. “Yeah it was a […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has officially revealed that he will continue to wear the No. 32 jersey with the New York Knicks following his blockbuster trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to Etienne Catalan, the number, last worn by former Knick Noah Vonleh in 2019, will make its return as Towns steps into a pivotal role with […]

After the New York Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, sending Julius Randle in return, Randle’s wife, Kendra, shared a TikTok video expressing her reaction to the trade. In a TikTok video on Tuesday, Kendra discussed the changes in their lives since learning about Julius Randle’s first trade in his 11-year NBA […]

The New York Knicks threw caution to the wind and went all-in, trading away Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo (as well as a heavily protected first-round pick) in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns is a four-time All-Star who has gradually lost his luster over the past few seasons due to the emergence of Anthony Edwards, […]

The New York Knicks just pulled off the biggest move ahead of training camp with the trade for Karl-Anthony Towns. On the surface, the trade appears to have vaulted the Knicks in contender status in the Eastern Conference. But to be a contender, teams need quality role players around their stars. In a possible move […]

It took a lot of moving parts, but the New York Knicks have officially acquired four-time All-Star and former first overall pick Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team trade that also involved the Charlotte Hornets. Although unorthodox for a trade like this to occur just days before the start of training camp, […]

New York Knicks president Leon Rose weighed in on Karl-Anthony Towns in his first comments since trading Julius Randle last Friday. The Knicks acquired Towns as part of a three-team blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Charlotte Hornets, including Knicks’ Charlie Brown Jr., DaQuan Jeffries, and Duane Washington Jr., and two second-round picks, […]

The New York Knicks have officially announced the acquisition of All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a multiteam trade, marking a significant roster upgrade for the franchise. As part of the deal, the Knicks also secured the draft rights to James Nnaji from the Charlotte Hornets, while several key players were involved […]

The New York Knicks made quite the splash before training camp, as the Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns. That trade also sent Julius Randle, and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Towns is reunited with his old head coach, Tom Thibodeau, who coached him from 2016-19. According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, sources close […]

The New York Knicks are bringing back 26-year-old forward Chuma Okeke after waiving him to facilitate their multi-team trade involving Karl-Anthony Towns. The transaction, which also includes the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets, required the Knicks to clear roster space, prompting Okeke’s temporary departure over the weekend. The move, first reported by James L. Edwards […]

Recently, the New York Knicks sent shockwaves throughout the NBA landscape when it was announced that they would be trading for Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns’ arrival figures to immediately shore up the Knicks’ glaring weakness at the center position and also gives him perhaps the best chance he’s ever had to […]

The New York Knicks were by far the most active team on the trade market this offseason, at least in the blockbuster department. Not only did they trade for Karl-Anthony Towns last Friday, they also dealt away a plethora of first-round picks to bring Mikal Bridges in. They sense that there is a major opportunity […]

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the NBA world with the announcement of a blockbuster trade last Friday involving franchise cornerstones Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle. However, despite the initial report, the trade wasn’t finalized until Tuesday due to unexpected complications. A third team, the Charlotte Hornets, was brought in to help facilitate […]

After the Brandon Aiyuk trade saga ended with him signing with the San Francisco 49ers, a new trade situation brews in the AFC West as star receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders. As several suitors begin lining up to acquire the wideout, Josh Hart of the New York Knicks […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to deal star big man Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks on Saturday night, but the full terms weren’t known yet. The picture is now clear thanks to the Charlotte Hornets’ involvement as a financial aid for both the Knicks and Wolves. The trade has been agreed upon by all […]

The New York Knicks upgraded their roster last weekend, adding four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for a package built around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. While the deal bought the Knicks some time while center Mitchell Robinson continues to rehab his surgically repaired left ankle, it simultaneously created a void at power forward. But […]

After announcing his retirement from the NBA and basketball as a whole, former league MVP Derrick Rose will be getting his final moment in front of Chicago Bulls fans during the 2024-25 season. While there is no word about an official jersey retirement quite yet, Rose will be honored by the Bulls and the city […]

When the New York Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns, the NBA world went into a frenzy, especially Jalen Brunson. After they missed out on the Eastern Conference Finals, they upgraded hugely. Brunson teased KAT’s impact once he landed in the Big Apple. “He’s going to be a great piece once he gets here and then […]

Earlier this week, the New York Knicks sent a jolt through the NBA landscape when it was revealed that they would be trading Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo for Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns. The move immediately remedies the one weak spot on the Knicks roster which was their depth at center and also […]

A lot has occurred since the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. Paul George and Klay Thompson both switched their allegiances in free agency. Karl-Anthony Towns is heading to the New York Knicks. JJ Redick moved from ESPN to head honcho on the sidelines for the Los Angeles Lakers. And of course, every team […]

The New York Knicks trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns had one major proponent behind the scenes, as highlighted by NBA insider Marc Stein. Gersson Rosas, the Knicks senior VP of basketball operations, was formerly with the Timberwolves from 2019 to 2021 as their president of basketball operations. Stein noted that Rosas […]

Many fans and analysts alike speculated how the New York Knicks would fare against the championship-contending teams in the Eastern Conference without their starting center, Mitchell Robinson, who could miss up to the first three months of the 2024-25 campaign. The Knicks responded by trading Julius Randle for Karl-Anthony Towns on Friday, days before training […]

The New York Knicks have a new big man in the form of former Kentucky Wildcats star Karl-Anthony Towns. But Jalen Brunson and the rest of the team can’t even talk about their new teammate during Monday’s NBA Media Day. Although the trade has already got everyone in the NBA realm buzzing, it has yet […]

Right before the start of training camp, the New York Knicks have made headlines across the NBA with their groundbreaking and blockbuster trade to acquire four-time All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former No. 1 overall pick now joins a Knicks roster that is primed for a deep playoff run, yet […]