Timberwolves news: Karl-Anthony Towns 'hurt' by Robert Covington trade

The Timberwolves recently took part in a big trade sending forward Robert Covington to the Rockets much to the chagrin of big man Karl-Anthony Towns.

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently took part in a big four-team, 12-player agreement on Tuesday night, notably trading small forward Robert Covington to the Rockets. Following Minnesota's 127-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday night, the team's young center Karl-Anthony Towns spoke to reporters about the trade, saying that “it was difficult.”

According to Chris Hine, Towns said that he had been part of so much change that he's now “desensitized to it,” although some of the changes still hurt:

“It was difficult. I've used the word before, I'll use it again, I've been part of so much change here … I'm kind of desensitized to it. Obviously, there's ones that hurt a little bit more. Zach hurt a lot, Cov is up there. The last 24 hours I haven't slept much.”

Covington is known to provide a cool, laid back presence in the locker room, in addition to being well-liked by his teammates in Minnesota. The forward previously donned a Rockets jersey during the 2013-14 season as an undrafted rookie, playing mostly for their G-League affiliate. He has since grown as a capable 3-point shooter and defender, aspects which the Rockets have reportedly been taking note of. He had been continuing his solid play for the Timberwolves, contributing 12.8 points per game in less than 30 minutes of play.

With perhaps the most enormous trade of the season, Minnesota also sent Jordan Bell to Houston and Keita Bates-Diop to Denver. In return, they received Malik Beasley, Juancho Hernangomez, Even Turner, and a draft pick.

The Timberwolves are likely finding ways to revive their team once again after another up-and-down season. They currently have the second-worst record in the West after suffering their 13th straight loss.