Among the many blockbuster trades making headlines, Karl-Anthony Towns’ move to the New York Knicks stands out as one of the most unexpected. The trade sent Julius Randle to the Minnesota Timberwolves and has captured widespread attention.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla recently weighed in on the trade during a press conference. When asked about Towns joining the Knicks, Mazzulla offered a candid response.
“I mean, all teams have tried to make roster moves to get better. We just gotta focus on us. Karl-Anthony Towns is a great player. They’re a great team. We got to focus on us, and we got to get better every day,” Mazzula told the reporters.
With Towns joining the Knicks, the team’s potential starting lineup now features Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Towns. This new combination instantly makes the Knicks one of the strongest competitors in the Eastern Conference, positioning them as a serious threat to Mazzulla’s Celtics.
Last season, the Knicks finished second in the Eastern Conference behind the Celtics. However, with this significant roster upgrade, they are poised to challenge Boston even more fiercely this upcoming season.
Rudy Gobert Shares An Emotional Goodbye to Karl-Anthony Towns After Blockbuster Trade
After his NBA Draft, Karl-Anthony Towns spent his entire NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. After his trade, his longtime teammate Rudy Gobert shared a heartfelt farewell to KAT on Instagram.
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“Keep writing your unique story, my brother. Grateful that I got to be a part of it,” Gobert wrote on his Instagram story.
With the trade, Towns’ nine-season run in Minnesota ended without an NBA title. In his last season with the team, he averaged 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over 62 games.
