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Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 possible Karl-Anthony Towns trade packages

By Corey Rausch

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 05: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves returns to the bench during the third quarter of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center on May 5, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Grizzlies defeated the Timberwolves 135-139. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 05: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves returns to the bench during the third quarter of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center on May 5, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Grizzlies defeated the Timberwolves 135-139. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Possible trade Timberwolves trade partners for Karl-Anthony Towns: 2. New York Knicks

Looking more towards building for the future, the New York Knicks have re-entered the NBA landscape as a team able to put together the contracts, young players and picks to go big game hunting. Combine that with the heavy University of Kentucky ties with Leon Rose, there is a recipe for success here. The Knicks would be able to send back some intriguing young guys to fill out the roster on Anthony Edwards timeline while sending back a valued shooter to help space the floor in the interim.

Again, the Towns and Okogie pairing make the money work the best. For the Knicks part, Evan Fournier’s contract felt like the type ready to be traded from the moment it was signed. Kevin Knox has certainly not been what he was expected as a former lottery pick but could use the change of scenery. Obi Toppin showed flashes when given an opportunity a season ago and could flourish in transition with the plethora of guards left behind in Minnesota.  However, the true prize (behind whatever picks could be involved) is Mitchell Robinson.

The Knicks have appeared to be hesitant to commit long-term to Robinson. Some of that may be his inconsistent health, or it may be that they envision a starrier name to pair with RJ Barrett and Julius Randle going forward. However, Robinson would be a great get for the Timberwolves. In his second season in the league, he led the entire league in effective field goal percentage (74.2 percent). He was a per-36-minute star, posting a line of 15.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.3 steals per game. If the Timberwolves have to make a move (while bringing back young talent and picks) they could do much worse.

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