Shock Trade: Towns Moves to Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns leaves the Timberwolves for New York in a surprising blockbuster deal

The trade comes after both teams enjoyed their best seasons in years

After nine seasons and four All-Star selections, Towns bids farewell to Minnesota

Minnesota sheds Towns’s hefty $220 million contract but risks losing valuable on-court chemistry with Anthony Edward

New York embraces the high-risk, high-reward strategy by acquiring Town

Julius Randle's inconsistency raises concerns. Can he effectively replace Towns’s unique skill

The Wolves hope to gain financial flexibility with this move, but will it pay off in future

Towns brings talent but has defensive question marks.

Both the Knicks and Wolves face significant adjustments

Minnesota aims to build around Anthony Edwards, but will the absence of Towns

New York’s pursuit of a title with Towns hinges on overcoming his contract’s limitation