Just when you thought the Knicks were done running and trading for the offseason, they pulled off another hit.
New York reportedly reached an agreement with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns against package inclusive Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
While the Knicks were looking for a big man to replace Mitchell RobinsonAnd they’ve been engaging with a team about a possible Randle trade since early in the offseason, a move that certainly came as a surprise.
Here’s how the back pages of New York reacted on Saturday morning…
The Saturday Late Back Page of Newsday
Knicks trade for Karl-Anthony Towns, send Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota
PLUS:
Mets fall in Milwaukee, tied with Atlanta
Judge rests, Yanks lose
Giants: Safe route with Nabers@APSE_sportmedia pic.twitter.com/iW1wS5Kfmg– Joe Manniello (@joe_manniello) September 28, 2024