The New York Knicks have their media day scheduled on Monday for preparation for the upcoming 2024-2025 NBA season. Many of the star players and coaches who play key roles will be present but their newest star Karl- Anthony Towns won't be there with the team. Towns was recently part of a three-team deal that sent All-Star forward Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne trade between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks is still being finalized. The deal is expected to be completed soon, so the players involved won't be able to attend their teams' media days. The Knicks' media day will be held on Monday at 11 AM ET at their practice facility. The Timberwolves' media day will be held at Target Center at 1:30 PM ET.
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Knicks major move
The New York Knicks acquired Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade that also involved the Charlotte Hornets, according to Shams Charania. The Knicks sent Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a protected first-round pick to Minnesota in exchange for Towns. DaQuan Jeffries was sent to Charlotte as part of the deal. Towns is expected to play center for the Knicks, a position he has not played regularly since his time at the University of Kentucky.
The Three-Team Deal
Karl-Anthony Towns who is a four-time All-Star is all set to play his 10th NBA season. The New York Knicks had made a major move before the annual preseason tipoff. As Per Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, New York is adding All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns to their team through a 3-team deal. Following the trade All-Star forward Julius Randle is traded to the Timberwolves, along with guard Donte DiVincenzo and a protected first-round pick. The Hornets have stepped in as a pivotal third team in recent trade, taking on DaQuan Jeffries and draft compensation to navigate the cap implications involving a pair of "apron" teams. Karl has never expressed dissatisfaction with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team that selected him first overall in 2015. Despite a series of challenging seasons, he remained committed, especially after their deep run to the Western Conference Finals last spring.
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