NBA Insider Reveals Karl-Anthony Towns’ Trade Timeline as More Details of Timberwolves-Knicks Deal Emerge
Shockwaves went around the NBA with the recent seismic announcement. The New York Knicks, who have hunted for a center for season finally locked their eyes on Karl-Anthony Towns. NBA insider Bobby Marks, after expressing sadness at Zach Lowe’s recent purge spoke about his reaction to the trade. This by far wasn’t a deal that has been in the mix for several weeks. It was more about the Big Apple capitalizing on an opportunity within days.
the last 48 hours” Marks noted. According to The Athletic, Knicks’ Leon Rose has long desired to bring Towns back to his hometown. And when the Knicks offered both Julius Randle and DiVincenzo, two splashing components, the Minnesota Timberwolves simply couldn’t refuse.
Within that span, Marks claims the probability of the move (from 5) went from 2 to 4.5 “30 minutes before it broke on the internet” on NBA on ESPN. The talks intensified as both parties felt a fair exchange build with time. Additionally, the onset of the Charlotte Hornets was pivotal as they helped the ‘apron’ teams make the move possible and navigate through their cap restrictions.
