Karl-Anthony Towns Traded to New York (Official Discussion Thread)

[coachEmily]

I like this trade. Beyond the $ and draft pick...IF Julius understands and accepts his role(s). KAT was always going to get traded. Seems we got a fair deal. Will Randle be effective passing in our offensive scheme?

Randle sucks ass in the playoffs
How did NY give so many picks for freaking Bridges and wolves got nothing!! **** Connelly!

Randle only played in the playoffs TWICE, so hard to judge, especially because he didn't have ANT, McDaniels, Reid, Gobert!
2021 Playoffs... 18.0ppg 11.6rpg 4.0apg .298fg .333threes (5 games)
2023 Playoffs... 16.6ppg 8.3rpg 3.6apg .374fg .258threes (10 games)
He won't be asked to carry us in the playoffs offensively or defensively, so very different here.

[karch34]

Everyone is stuck on Julius, when Donte was the key to the trade. Julius is merely a means to an end.

Donte is a nice 6th man. We traded best shooting big man for expiring contract, bench scoring, and a worthless pick.

[TimberKat]

The biggest reason for this trade is we need to find minutes for Luka. Naz sucked on D and JMcD regressed last year. We will be back in the play-in unless we could the flip Randle for KD. Actually, it more likely we trade Ant for Beal.

[coachEmily]

We might score more this season because Randle scores a bit more than KAT, and DiV is a scorer, and i doubt our defense will get any worse... so good chance of finishing #1 in the West!
Also, we don't know what Naz Reid and McDaniels ceilings are, most likely will keep rising...

[minimus]

I guess my trade ideas were not that far reality... lol

Or guys who pointed at me laughing still think that Towns worth 5 FRPs?

[minimus]

DDV!!! I love this guy!

Read on Twitter

[Loaf_of_bread]

Did Kat really post "..." on x after finding out about this? Freaking clown.

If I busted my ass for this dog **** franchise over 9 years with 5 different coaches, terrible teammates outside of these past two years, and then at our peak get traded I'd be speechless too.

Especially if it was almost impossible to get good looks in the post because said franchise traded for another "star" player at my same position, and said star player was so limited offensively a core part of my game had to be changed.

Yeah I'd be **** speechless.

Outside of KG, KAT was the only star that didn't ask out or leave and we treated him like ****.

So take your clear disdain for him somewhere else. Loyalty matters, we have none. This probably has rocked me just as much as the Rubio trade/ Jimmy trades. And just like the Jimmy era, nothing good will of trading for a PF who can't space well.

KAT is baggage, an overly emotional wreck, that doesn't display the humility, demeanor, nor ability in high anxiety situations.. i.e. playoff .. for myself to consider his loyalty to the franchise to overlook his potential negative impact to win a championship.
Should we do well in the postseason, make the finals, your sensitivity for KAT is noted.. sorry your feelings are hurt that the organization is making decisions that you disagree with.

[FrenchMinnyFan]

I think one big thing this does in the short term is likely takes Dillingham out of the regular rotation. As far as our on-court success this year, that's probably a win.

And I wonder if Dillingham not being ready wasn't a bit of a factor in what we wanted back.

I think you made a point ! They want to win now or next year and Rob need time. I see this move for 2 reasons:

Saving money
Trying to win asap.

Tîme will tell…

[Calinks]

Very sad to see Towns go. Disapointing. Man gave everthing to this community and team. People are being unfair to Randle though, he's really good. He might wind up being a better fit or at least as good a fit as Towns was here due to Towns being limited at PF. Donte is a great piece.

This sucks but we might be a better team for it in the next season or two.

[Note30]

Did Kat really post "..." on x after finding out about this? Freaking clown.

If I busted my ass for this dog **** franchise over 9 years with 5 different coaches, terrible teammates outside of these past two years, and then at our peak get traded I'd be speechless too.

Especially if it was almost impossible to get good looks in the post because said franchise traded for another "star" player at my same position, and said star player was so limited offensively a core part of my game had to be changed.

Yeah I'd be **** speechless.

Outside of KG, KAT was the only star that didn't ask out or leave and we treated him like ****.

So take your clear disdain for him somewhere else. Loyalty matters, we have none. This probably has rocked me just as much as the Rubio trade/ Jimmy trades. And just like the Jimmy era, nothing good will of trading for a PF who can't space well.

KAT is baggage, an overly emotional wreck, that doesn't display the humility, demeanor, nor ability in high anxiety situations.. i.e. playoff .. for myself to consider his loyalty to the franchise to overlook his potential negative impact to win a championship.
Should we do well in the postseason, make the finals, your sensitivity for KAT is noted.. sorry your feelings are hurt that the organization is making decisions that you disagree with.

I don't think I've agreed with one decision this org made since drafting Ant. So not much to care for anyway.

As for KATs attitude, I'm not sure what you are talking about about. He has played with a lot of humility during his time here and ceded his role to multiple waves of players.

I'm assuming by demeanor you mean his whining to refs.

As for his play overall, he played well when there was actually a playbook for him. The 2021 playoffs was the only time in his career where he was actually given a clear role and not being shifted outside of his role. He played as expected.

2018 (parked in a corner) , 2022 (coming off injury and playing with Gobert who clogs the **** paint), 2023 more of the same.

He has constantly put his teammates first.

I can't say the same for any other player on this roster except for Conley.

[Note30]

Very sad to see Towns go. Disapointing. Man gave everthing to this community and team. People are being unfair to Randle though, he's really good. He might wind up being a better fit or at least as good a fit as Towns was here due to Towns being limited at PF. Donte is a great piece.

This sucks but we might be a better team for it in the next season or two.

Agree with everything but your last statement.

[Loaf_of_bread]

Now we have the 3 point shooter we needed, and he has elevated numbers in the playoffs.

[Loaf_of_bread]

If I busted my ass for this dog **** franchise over 9 years with 5 different coaches, terrible teammates outside of these past two years, and then at our peak get traded I'd be speechless too.

Especially if it was almost impossible to get good looks in the post because said franchise traded for another "star" player at my same position, and said star player was so limited offensively a core part of my game had to be changed.

Yeah I'd be **** speechless.

Outside of KG, KAT was the only star that didn't ask out or leave and we treated him like ****.

So take your clear disdain for him somewhere else. Loyalty matters, we have none. This probably has rocked me just as much as the Rubio trade/ Jimmy trades. And just like the Jimmy era, nothing good will of trading for a PF who can't space well.

KAT is baggage, an overly emotional wreck, that doesn't display the humility, demeanor, nor ability in high anxiety situations.. i.e. playoff .. for myself to consider his loyalty to the franchise to overlook his potential negative impact to win a championship.
Should we do well in the postseason, make the finals, your sensitivity for KAT is noted.. sorry your feelings are hurt that the organization is making decisions that you disagree with.

I don't think I've agreed with one decision this org made since drafting Ant. So not much to care for anyway.

As for KATs attitude, I'm not sure what you are talking about about. He has played with a lot of humility during his time here and ceded his role to multiple waves of players.

I'm assuming by demeanor you mean his whining to refs.

As for his play overall, he played well when there was actually a playbook for him. The 2021 playoffs was the only time in his career where he was actually given a clear role and not being shifted outside of his role. He played as expected.

2018 (parked in a corner) , 2022 (coming off injury and playing with Gobert who clogs the **** paint), 2023 more of the same.

He has constantly put his teammates first.

I can't say the same for any other player on this roster except for Conley.

KAT is still in his prime. If he wins a championship, then you are right, and I am wrong. I don’t see it, but maybe you are right.

Connelly is attempting to create a team capable of winning the championship. As he should. Get over it.

[Note30]

Now we have the 3 point shooter we needed, and he has elevated numbers in the playoffs.

My guy he has one good playoff series and is a worse shooter than KAT who we traded.

Genius.

[Note30]

KAT is baggage, an overly emotional wreck, that doesn't display the humility, demeanor, nor ability in high anxiety situations.. i.e. playoff .. for myself to consider his loyalty to the franchise to overlook his potential negative impact to win a championship.
Should we do well in the postseason, make the finals, your sensitivity for KAT is noted.. sorry your feelings are hurt that the organization is making decisions that you disagree with.

I don't think I've agreed with one decision this org made since drafting Ant. So not much to care for anyway.

As for KATs attitude, I'm not sure what you are talking about about. He has played with a lot of humility during his time here and ceded his role to multiple waves of players.

I'm assuming by demeanor you mean his whining to refs.

As for his play overall, he played well when there was actually a playbook for him. The 2021 playoffs was the only time in his career where he was actually given a clear role and not being shifted outside of his role. He played as expected.

2018 (parked in a corner) , 2022 (coming off injury and playing with Gobert who clogs the **** paint), 2023 more of the same.

He has constantly put his teammates first.

I can't say the same for any other player on this roster except for Conley.

KAT is still in his prime. If he wins a championship, then you are right, and I am wrong. I don’t see it, but maybe you are right.

Connelly is attempting to create a team capable of winning the championship. As he should. Get over it.

New York unquestionably has a better team than us. Whether they are better than Boston is to be seen.

We're not anywhere close to either of them.

[Neeva]

I like this trade. Beyond the $ and draft pick...IF Julius understands and accepts his role(s). KAT was always going to get traded. Seems we got a fair deal. Will Randle be effective passing in our offensive scheme?

Randle sucks ass in the playoffs
How did NY give so many picks for freaking Bridges and wolves got nothing!! **** Connelly!

Randle only played in the playoffs TWICE, so hard to judge, especially because he didn't have ANT, McDaniels, Reid, Gobert!
2021 Playoffs... 18.0ppg 11.6rpg 4.0apg .298fg .333threes (5 games)
2023 Playoffs... 16.6ppg 8.3rpg 3.6apg .374fg .258threes (10 games)
He won't be asked to carry us in the playoffs offensively or defensively, so very different here.

Those are pathetic stats, he SUCKED worse than Kat ever did in playoffs. He’s also an extremely unlikeable player that will need a new contract soon.

[Note30]

Randle sucks ass in the playoffs
How did NY give so many picks for freaking Bridges and wolves got nothing!! **** Connelly!

Randle only played in the playoffs TWICE, so hard to judge, especially because he didn't have ANT, McDaniels, Reid, Gobert!
2021 Playoffs... 18.0ppg 11.6rpg 4.0apg .298fg .333threes (5 games)
2023 Playoffs... 16.6ppg 8.3rpg 3.6apg .374fg .258threes (10 games)
He won't be asked to carry us in the playoffs offensively or defensively, so very different here.

Those are pathetic stats, he SUCKED worse than Kat ever did in playoffs. He’s also an extremely unlikeable player that will need a new contract soon.

I think that's the part that hurts more is that character wise he's kind of dick. KAT was far from it.

[younggunsmn]

This isn't across the finish line yet as the Knicks have to send out more than they take back as a 1st apron team (but they can aggregate players and we can't.) By my count they are around 9 million short.

Randle also has a trade kicker worth about 4.1 million that they have to pay.

Charlotte is the rumored 3rd team to eat all this salary but it's unclear who is going out yet.

Mitchell Robinson or Precious Achuiwa + some minimums would get them there.

Atlanta, Miami, Detroit also rumored to have had interest in Randle, is there another deal there somewhere?

[Wolveswin]

[Luv those Knicks]

Spacing just got so much worse. Randle & Gobert is such a bad pairing. What are we doing

Randle likes shooting 3s. He's just not very good at it.