Report: Warriors, Timberwolves talked about KAT trade before Knicks deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Warriors aimed to add a combination of size and shooting this offseason.
After pursuing All-Stars Paul George and Lauri Markkanen this summer, reportedly with the initial intention to get both players, Golden State had their eyes on another Western Conference big man.
Before the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks completed a stunning blockbuster earlier this month, the Warriors inquired about the availability of Karl-Anthony Towns, The Athletic’s The Athletic. Anthony Slater reported on Tuesdayciting sources, in his feature story about Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy.
“In the last two months, the Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves have had a conversation about Karl Anthony-Towns, league sources said, but it hasn’t gone anywhere,” Slater wrote. “The Timberwolves targeted a specific package from the New York Knicks that the Warriors did not possess. There is no other obvious big name immediately available when the regular season arrives.”
Minnesota eventually traded Towns to New York for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Keita Bates-Diop and a future first-round draft pick. The Charlotte Hornets, a third team involved in the trade, received Charlie Brown, DaQuan Jeffries, Duane Washington Jr., two future second-round picks, a 2025 second-round pick and cash considerations.
While the Warriors were unable to land George, Markkanen or Towns, they can at least take solace in two of the three leaving the Western Conference… right?
