Karl-Anthony Towns, who is signed through the 2023-24 season, might be on his way out of town if the recent reports of his unhappiness prove true.
A new report from Ethan Sherwood Strauss of The Athletic suggests that KAT is “unhappy” with his situation in Minnesota. Not only that, the Golden State Warriors are said to be watching the situation closely.
“The Warriors have been monitoring Karl-Anthony Towns’ situation in Minnesota. He’s under contract until 2023-24 but has less reason than Antetokounmpo to be thrilled with his team’s trajectory. This was a topic among multiple team executives at the G League showcase, with a few relaying word that Towns is unhappy in Minnesota. The Wolves currently sit at 13th in the Western Conference, two spots ahead of the gap-year Warriors, looking at another lost season. While the Wolves might dream of a scenario where Russell teams up with his good friend Towns, the Warriors have a differing vision of how a trade between the two franchises could seek out.”
The 24-year-old center is currently averaging 26.5 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists on 51/42/80 shooting, but the Timberwolves sit at 12-20 on the season.
Golden State has reached the NBA Finals in each of the past five seasons—winning three championships—but Kevin Durant has since left town and Klay Thompson as well as Stephen Curry are injured and unlikely to return during a lost season.
The Warriors are last in the Western Conference at 9-25, which puts them 5.5 games out of a playoff spot.
