Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Reflects on Trade from Timberwolves
Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks remains surprised about his trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, even after some time has passed. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 137-114 at Madison Square Garden, with Towns playing a key role in the victory.
Despite his strong performance for the Knicks, Towns expressed ongoing confusion about how the trade involving Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo unfolded. ESPN reporter Vincent Goodwill shared Towns' feelings after the game:
“I'm still stunned, I mean, I'm still stunned. It's weird.”
The trade sent shockwaves through the NBA at the time but ultimately benefited both teams, as each reached the Conference Finals. Towns has been a standout player for the Knicks, averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, and shooting 52.6% from the field.
With this win, New York improved their record to 5-3, aiming to build momentum for the season. Towns also shared his feelings about truly becoming part of the Knicks organization just over a year after the trade:
“I feel more like a Knick now after everything we went through last year, but it's weird to see that Wolves jersey — especially the fire black one — and not see ‘Towns' on the back of it.”
Before the trade, Towns had spent nine seasons with Minnesota, making the transition all the more significant for him personally.
Summary: Karl-Anthony Towns remains emotionally impacted by his unexpected trade from the Timberwolves to the Knicks, despite thriving as a key player for New York.