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After nine seasons with the team, the Minnesota Timberwolves finally decided to trade away Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a heavily-protected first-round pick from the Detroit Pistons. This move is bittersweet in many ways; Towns was the face of the franchise for nearly a decade, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks were involved in a three-team trade on Friday that saw Karl-Anthony Towns end up in New York. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves acquired Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick. The Charlotte Hornets also acquired DaQuan Jeffries, salary and draft compensation as part of the deal, per Shams Charania […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a blockbuster trade that brings in Karl-Anthony Towns to the Big Apple in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo (among others). This signals that the Knicks believe that the team they have is a legitimate title contender, with Towns perhaps being the final piece of their championship puzzle. […]

After years of rumors involving the New York Knicks and an eventual pushing of their chips to the center of the table, they finally acquired the player that one would think they believe is the final piece of their championship puzzle. They dealt Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo (as well as a heavily-protected first-round pick) […]

On Friday night, Shams Charania of The Athletic shocked the NBA world when he reported that the New York Knicks managed to pull off a blockbuster trade sending Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a protected Detroit Pistons first-round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns. With training camp set to begin in less than […]

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves sent shockwaves through the NBA world when they agreed to a blockbuster trade that is going to send Karl-Anthony Towns to New York for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick. The departure of DiVincenzo means that the “Nova Knicks” have been broken up just shortly after […]

With less than a month to go before the start of the 2024-25 season, it seemed as though the rosters of the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves were already set. These two teams fancy themselves as legitimate title contenders, and for good reason. But out of nowhere on a random Friday night, the Timberwolves […]

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a blockbuster trade on Friday evening with Wolves star forward Karl-Anthony Towns heading to the Knicks. The Timberwolves are receiving Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo as part of the trade. Following news of the announcement, Towns took to social media to convey his no doubt shocked […]

UPDATE: the trade is official, with the New York Knicks acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns from Minnesota for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick from Detroit, according to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The Knicks are sending salary, including DaQuan Jeffries and draft compensation to the Charlotte Hornets in order to make […]

Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have taken a bold step in the real estate market, purchasing a stunning $14 million mansion in the Los Angeles area. This luxurious residence sits just down the street from Woods’ close friend Kylie Jenner, marking a significant move for the couple, per TMZ. The property, which boasts seven bedrooms […]

It’s almost time for the NBA season to ramp up, and there are always lists that come out to predict who are the best players and teams in the league. Patrick Beverley, who is now playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C., gave his list of who he thinks are the top five power forwards in […]

While playing well in college is a great way to get the attention of NBA scouts, playing well in college doesn’t always translate well in the professional ranks. Vice versa, there are also times when a player fails to thrive at the college level but finds a way to flourish in the NBA. Let’s take […]

A high-profile police arrest shook up the sports world on Sunday as officers of the Miami-Dade Police pulled over and handcuffed Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. This arrest happened hours before the Dolphins faced the Jacksonville Jaguars on their Week 1 matchup. While the Dolphins managed to pull off a 20-17 win over the […]

Everyone who’s ever scrolled NBA social media has seen the iconic meme of Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns posting up DeMarcus Cousins, playing for the New Orleans Pelicans at the time. However, not many people might know that ex-Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague may have had a role in creating it per his story in a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns recalled an essential moment with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in high school that he believes changed the trajectory of his life forever. As a member of the Dominican Republic’s national team in high school, he played against Bryant, James, and Team USA in Las Vegas in preparation for the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns recently opened up about his feelings towards Anthony Edwards on Paul Geroge’s podcast. Towns and Edwards have been teammates in the Minnesota Timberwolves for four seasons. They are approaching their fifth season in the 2024-25 campaign. While they have seemingly coexisted throughout the time they played together, some can’t help but wonder how […]

When Karl-Anthony Towns was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it was obvious that he would be the franchise cornerstone. Years later, the Timberwolves drafted Anthony Edwards, and so far he’s shown that he may have the keys to the organization. When situations like that occur, the media will try to put two players against each […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had an impressive 2023-24 regular season, finishing third in the Western Conference with a 56-26 record. But, they ended up losing in the West Finals to the Dallas Mavericks in five games. While some have criticized the Wolves for their disappointing end to the playoffs, Karl-Anthony Towns fully believes it was a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns was only a part of the Kentucky Basketball program for a single season in 2014-15. However, it’s clear that that one year, along with the guidance of former Kentucky head coach John Calipari, had a significant impact on Towns. Towns reminisced about his time at Kentucky and spoke […]

While the West Coast is known for having earthquakes, Los Angeles had a particularly scary one on Monday afternoon. So much so, that NBA stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Tristan Thompson expressed their shock on social media afterward. The ground shook near Pasadena, via LA Magazine. “BREAKING: 4.7 magnitude earthquake 2.5mi SW of South Pasadena,” the […]

In a game that will be remembered for years, Team USA pulled off a stunning comeback against Serbia to secure a 95-91 victory and advance to the men’s basketball semi-final game at the Olympics, per CNN. The U.S. found themselves in a deep hole early on, trailing by as much as 17 points in the second […]

The 2015 NBA Draft class had a couple of stars, but overall, it lacked elite-caliber talent. With the class having nearly nine seasons under their belt, though, it has become clear that there was solid depth in this class. A lot of that depth came from either the end of the first round, the second […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves experienced one of the greatest seasons in franchise history this year. With Anthony Edwards taking another leap and the team’s defense clicking into place in the second season with defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert roaming the paint, the Timberwolves contended for the top spot in the Western Conference all season long. While Minnesota […]

The New Orleans Pelicans came out of the 2024 NBA Draft with Yves Missi and Antonio Reeves but still need a starting center on the roster. Unrestricted free agent Jonas Valanciunas is leaving some big shoes to fill. As the front office strategizes for the upcoming season, they face the challenge of finding a center […]

The New York Knicks completed a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire Mikal Bridges late on Tuesday night, and that has implications for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns, as the Knicks gave up the assets they could have potentially used to acquire the star player down the line eventually. We have an […]

Coach Chris Finch and the Minnesota Timberwolves left it all on the court but came up short in a Western Conference Finals series loss to the Dallas Mavericks this past May, giving Wolves fans reason to believe the team could be back in even stronger next season. The Timberwolves were exposed as a team that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came up short of the NBA Finals. However, their 2023-24 season was an overwhelming and resounding success. Not only did they make the Western Conference Finals, but they took down the defending champion Denver Nuggets along the way. If he isn’t there already, Anthony Edwards is on track for superstardom. Minnesota is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ playoff run has ended, but at least they showed what they’re capable of. They completely eviscerated the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs and ended up sweeping them. After that, they took down the defending champion Denver Nuggets. But a 4-1 loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have caused enough off-court drama in the ownership tug-of-war between incumbent owner Glen Taylor and the tandem of Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore. However, there is now a possibility that the Karl-Anthony Towns contract situation may force the big man to leave the Timberwolves. An intriguing conversation between Brian Windhorst, Tim McMahon, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves season came to a crushing end in the Western Conference Finals, as they were thoroughly outplayed by the Dallas Mavericks, resulting in them losing in five games. While it was undoubtedly an extremely encouraging campaign for the Timberwolves, it was a tough pill for the team and their fans to swallow, especially […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs, getting blown out by Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday. However, the Wolves did get one victory in Game 4 and actually refused to speak to the Inside the NBA crew following the contest. […]

Will Karl-Anthony Towns return to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2024-25 season? The Timberwolves versatile big man has received some criticism for his performance in the Western Conference Finals, leading to uncertainty about his future in Minnesota. Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly addressed Towns’ playoff performance and future with the team, via Dane […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves came into the Western Conference Finals as the favorite, but the Dallas Mavericks ended up making easy work of them. The Mavericks got out to a quick 3-0 series lead, and it ended up taking just five games for them to advance to the NBA Finals. Now, the offseason […]

The season is over. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns tried to claw their squad back up against the Dallas Mavericks but it was to no avail. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving just took turns trying to pick apart the Minnesota Timberwolves defense which led to a 124-103 loss. Surprisingly enough, it worked for the fifth […]

Since Allen Iverson shifted the culture in the NBA, a lot of insanely good outfits have come from players. Most of them tend to surface during the NBA Playoffs. It’s the perfect time when the limelight is brightest and a lot of cameras are flashing. When squads are down terribly in a series, just like […]

Where is Karl-Anthony Towns going to end up this offseason if he does not return to Minnesota? There are a few trade options to make. He recently signed a contract extension last summer, but the Timberwolves could decide that they have had enough and want to go in a different direction and trade Karl-Anthony Towns. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves keep their season alive Tuesday night as they beat the Dallas Mavericks, 105-100, though the series deficit is still large at 3-1. Looking at it from a positive note though, it was the much needed performance from Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns that broke him out of the slump he was currently in […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ defense has stepped up in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Everyone talks about offense, and there is no question that Dallas has seen some stellar scoring performances. Still, the Mavs’ defense has played a crucial role in the team’s overall success. The Mavs have been especially impressive against Minnesota Timberwolves stars […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were swept out of the NBA Playoffs after barely surviving the NBA Play-In Tournament gauntlet without Zion Williamson. The Philadelphia 76ers lasted six games with a hobbled Joel Embiid against the New York Knicks. The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the brink of elimination in a Western Conference Finals series against the […]