The New York Knicks have swung for the fences, trading Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns. The move, while surprising to some, addresses a glaring need at center and the many of the concerns surrounding Randle’s fit with the team, plus it brings a fresh dynamic to a roster looking to make a deeper playoff push. This trade makes sense for the Knicks and what it means moving forward.
Playoff Struggles and Injury Concerns
With Mitchell Robinson recovering from ankle surgery, New York’s opening night center would have been either Precious Achiuwa or Jericho Sims.