After spending the first nine years of his career with the Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns was abruptly shipped off to the Knicks on Friday night in a blockbuster trade involving Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
Barely moments before the trade was announced, Towns posted a cryptic message on X that seemingly hinted at his unhappiness over the transaction.
A little later, several insiders disclosed some details on KAT’s mindset. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Towns is “still processing” the trade, per a source close to the four-time All-Star. However, Towns has taken solace in knowing that Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, whom he previously played for in Minnesota, has been very complimentary of the big man in recent years.
Shelburne added that Towns was in the gym Friday before the Timberwolves training camp and was eager to build on the team’s Western Conference Finals run a year ago. The insider highlighted how the trade reunites Towns with coach Thibodeau and his former agent, Leon Rose.
