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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 […]

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 […]

Just days after the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks, Anthony Edwards could only scratch his head and answer candidly when asked during the NBA’s media day about KAT’s departure and the arrivals of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. “I think everybody know KAT my brother. So that definitely hurt. It’s […]

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 […]

On Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves sent shockwaves around the NBA when reports came out that they had traded away longtime face of the franchise Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a heavily protected first-round pick. The Timberwolves were going to enter the 2024-25 season as […]

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 […]

The NBA world is still buzzing over the surprising trade bombshell involving big men Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle. The two former Kentucky Wildcats stars were involved this offseason in a three-team swap that also included the Charlotte Hornets in the transaction. Towns is now going to play for the New York Knicks, while Randle […]

It’s been a wild offseason for the New York Knicks so far. Prior to their most recent trade, the Knicks initially reformed the “Nova Boys” after acquiring Mikal Bridges. Fans were excited to see the lineup consisting of Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart. However, that all changed when DiVincenzo was included in […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics’ offseason is nearing its end, as they’re already a few days into training camp and preparing for preseason games in Abu Dhabi. However, that doesn’t mean the chaotic player movement that comes with the offseason is over. On Friday night, the New York Knicks shocked the NBA world by trading […]

The New York Knicks continued their aggressive offseason this weekend, adding four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for a package built around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Many Knicks fans initially found this blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves difficult to stomach, and many are still processing the outcome. However, one thing is for sure: […]

The dust is still settling after the Minnesota Timberwolves chose to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. As it settles, it has left two different outcomes for either fanbase. New York fans are still celebrating since the Knicks have obtained a bonafide star. However, it’s shocked Minnesota fans, considering Towns spent nearly a […]

The basketball world was shocked when the New York Knicks traded for star Karl-Anthony Towns where in return, the Minnesota Timberwolves got Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick. While everybody was stunned, even the camp of Towns, one person that sent messages to the departing Knicks players was actor and known fan Ben […]

The New York Knicks may explore another trade opportunity after acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks’ recent moves, including the departure of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, suggest the franchise could be shifting its roster dynamics. However, another big move could be coming to New York. According to reports, the Knicks are fielding calls on Mitchell […]

Nearly 24 hours after the news broke that the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves had agreed to a deal that would send Karl-Anthony Towns to the Big Apple in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Keita Bates-Diop and a future 1st round pick, the aftershock of the deal is still being felt around the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend is Jordyn Woods. Towns is certainly one of the elite centers in the NBA today. He is a Rookie of the Year winner, an All-Rookie Team member, an All-NBA player, and a four-time All-Star, which has helped Towns amass a net worth of $70 million. And now he’s moving to New York […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by reportedly trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster deal that sent Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a future first-round pick back to Minnesota, per Bleacherreport. The trade aims to build a long-term contender around rising star Anthony Edwards, but fans and analysts alike […]

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves caused a major shakeup in the NBA on Friday when Minnesota flipped Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick. Shortly after the deal was done, reports began to leak out around the motivations for each team doing the deal. The Knicks were after Towns […]

In a surprising twist, the Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks after nine loyal seasons in Minnesota. This blockbuster deal surfaced just over a few moments ago, and while specifics are still unclear, it seems the Wolves will receive Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and some draft picks in return. […]

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 […]