Karl-Anthony Towns had a big surprise after the Timberwolves’ first training camp day on September 28.
Unexpected Trade News:
Towns was thrilled to be back with his teammates, thinking they could achieve something amazing after their recent success. But just hours later, ESPN’s Shams Charania dropped a bombshell: Towns was traded to the Knicks. This news sent ripples through the basketball community.
Discovering the Trade:
In a chat with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart from his new team, Towns shared how he found out about this trade. He said on “The Roommates Show” that he learned about it only four minutes before Charania’s tweet went live. The shock hadn’t even settled when the news spread everywhere.
Timberwolves president Tim Connelly personally visited Towns in Minnesota to break the news face-to-face. Towns appreciated this gesture, saying it was bold of Connelly to come alone and tell him in front of his friends and dad. “That was a gangster move,” he admitted with laughter, acknowledging how things could have turned chaotic but didn’t.
Reflecting on Change:
During the interview, Towns expressed his belief that he’d spend his entire career with the Timberwolves. However, this trade reminded him and others that basketball is ultimately a business where emotions don’t hold sway.
Fans might feel it’s tough when players switch teams like this.
After nine seasons in Minnesota, he’s now set to wear New York’s colors starting in 2024-25. On December 19, he’ll return to Minnesota for an away game—an emotional night for both him and Timberwolves fans who are expected to honor him with a tribute video.
