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Much was made about Karl-Anthony Towns’ lack of involvement thus far in the New York Knicks’ offense. Entering the Knicks’ Wednesday night contest against the Miami Heat, Towns had the fewest shot attempts per game among the team’s starters, which is simply inexcusable given how New York brought him in specifically to make the most […]

After the Miami Heat won two straight against the Detroit Pistons, the streak has ended at the hands of the New York Knicks Wednesday night at Kaseya Center, 116-107. As the Heat look to contend with a tough Eastern Conference this season, this was a step backwards as it was a thrilling game from start […]

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is ready to move on from questions about his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He’s fully embracing his role with the Knicks. Towns spoke at length about the Julius Randle trade. Still, when asked about another of his former teammates, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, he dismissed the questions […]

The New York Knicks are off to an interesting start in the 2024-25 season. After an embarrassing 23-point loss to the Boston Celtics on opening night, New York looked significantly more comfortable with one another in a 25-point win over the Indiana Pacers. However, Game 3 resulted in more confusion, much of which was the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers came back from 13 down to defeat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 110-104, continuing their perfect 4-0 start to the season. Meanwhile, New York fell to 1-2 after the loss, not quite the start the fans hoped for after the Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. Still, […]

The process of integrating big pieces into a new-look roster doesn’t always go in the smoothest of fashions. For the New York Knicks, they are certainly discovering firsthand just how difficult it is to transform your roster over the course of the offseason and have it work optimally instantly. The Knicks fell to 1-2 on […]

The New York Knicks’ trade for Karl-Anthony Towns sent shock waves through the NBA world on the eve of training camp. After finishing the 2023-24 season with the second best record in the Eastern Conference, many felt the trade could vault the Knicks into title contender status. Count Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson as […]

Paul George and Karl-Anthony Towns are good friends, so it’s not a surprise to know that George knew about the New York Knicks trade earlier than most. It’s also not a surprise that George knows extra details surrounding the trade than many people know. During  Podcast P, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Jackie Long […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we turn towards this meeting of contenders in the Eastern Conference. The Cleveland Cavaliers (3-0) will visit the New York Knicks (1-1) as both teams begin their chase for the Eastern Conference. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Knicks […]

The Knicks shocked the NBA world just before the preseason got underway when they traded for Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns. In order to get the sharpshooting big man on their roster, the Knicks had to give away Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, which some thought was a steep price to pay for Towns. Making a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a bold move this offseason, trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Keita Bates-Diop. The decision, which followed their first Western Conference Finals appearance in over 20 years, has already drawn criticism from former NBA player JR Smith, who voiced concerns about […]

Hyped up as one of the most improved teams of the offseason, the New York Knicks went out and produced an all-time stinker in their opening night loss to the Boston Celtics. From the get-go, the new-look Knicks, bolstered by Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, did not look right at all, allowing one three after […]

The Golden State Warriors were involved in plenty of trade rumors involving some of the biggest names in the sport, including Lauri Markkanen and Paul George. But the Warriors’ search for another star to potentially bring in alongside Stephen Curry didn’t end with those two, as they also reportedly set their sights on a potential […]

In a move to finalize their 2024-25 opening night roster, the Minnesota Timberwolves waived forward Keita Bates-Diop, who arrived to the team via the New York Knicks in the Karl-Anthony Towns trade. Bates-Diop is owed $2.65 million for the 2024-25 season. The six-year veteran began his career in Minnesota as a 2018 second-round pick and […]

As the New York Knicks opener against the Boston Celtics is right around the corner, there is a possibility that star Josh Hart believes it’s coming at a bad time. With the Knicks still building chemistry with new additions like Karl-Anthony Towns, they showed they might need more work as they lost to the Washington […]

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns talked about the roller-coaster of emotions he experienced when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Towns for Julius Randle earlier this month. In an interview with podcast hosts and new teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, KAT joined “The Roommates Show” to discuss what that experience was like for the four-time […]

Newly acquired center Karl-Anthony Towns appears to have assimilated well into his New York Knicks threads since being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Towns has shaken off a rough start to the preseason and shown flashes of the floor spacing and versatility that Knicks fans hope will vault them up to the same level as […]

The NBA season has plenty of scheduling quirks that the first encounter between Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards as members of opposing teams occurred in preseason, with the Minnesota Timberwolves visiting the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. This matchup between the Timberwolves and Knicks did not have the feel of a typical preseason […]

The much-anticipated Julius Randle Timberwolves debut and New York Knicks reunion at Madison Square Garden this Sunday will be put on hold. The forward has yet to make his preseason debut. In a week where Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards made headlines for his take on Jayson Tatum in Netflix’s new NBA documentary “Starting 5,” Randle, […]

Homecoming celebrations can take many forms, from high school dance functions to funerals. Karl-Anthony Towns got to tease what fans of the New York Knicks should expect for the coming NBA season. The newest acquisition was outstanding in his return to the old stomping grounds, even if it did not mean much in the overall […]

The New York Knicks brought in Karl-Anthony Towns via a blockbuster trade with the expectation that he’ll be the final piece to the team’s championship puzzle. Towns’ greatest asset as a basketball player is his ability to space the floor from beyond the arc, although during the Knicks’ Wednesday night preseason game against the Washington […]

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 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’ […]

Days after his trade to the New York Knicks was announced, Karl-Anthony Towns sat down with Shannon Sharpe to reflect on his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The conversation would not be complete without the two discussing Draymond Green choking Towns’ former teammate, Rudy Gobert, in one of the most viral moments of the 2023-2024 […]

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 […]

Jordyn Woods ignited speculation about her engagement on October 3, sharing a series of selfies that prominently featured a stunning diamond ring on her finger. The 27-year-old model donned a New York Knicks sweatshirt, a playful nod to her boyfriend, Karl-Anthony Towns, who made his debut with the team that same day after being traded […]

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 […]

After nine seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves have traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Keita Bates-Diop along with a future first-round pick. The trade ultimately included the Charlotte Hornets, who received Charlie Brown, Duquan Jeffries, Duane Washington Jr., and two future second-round picks from the Knicks, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]