Jazz Future Pick Watch: Minnesota Timberwolves are nearing a trade to send Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo

[SoberasHotRod]

Divencenzo is a huge add for Minnesota

He's an elite role player. He should help them quite a bit.

 

[YoungJefe]

I really don’t get this at all. Other than the Knicks getting off Randle

Wolves didn't want to pay KAT

 

[YoungJefe]

Randle might fit better because he's actually a more aggressive three point shooter

Randle shot 31% from 3 last year

 

[rjfan]

That's a curious trade for the Wolves to say the least.

Naz Reid become a starter is a simple obvious and natural way to replace KAT that was always there

But I doubt Randle would accept revert back to the 6th man role he actually would be a great player instead of the starter Jordan Clarkson center. And honestly, I don't think Naz Reid should have reasons to accept being on the bench for Randle. KAT not only is a much better player, but also a top 3 player in Wolves history

Do they try to trade Randle for any return ?

 

[YoungJefe]

That's a curious trade for the Wolves to say the least.

Naz Reid become a starter is a simple obvious and natural way to replace KAT that was always there

But I doubt Randle would accept revert back to the 6th man role he actually would be a great player instead of the starter Jordan Clarkson center. And honestly, I don't think Naz Reid should have reasons to accept being on the bench for Randle. KAT not only is a much better player, but also a top 3 player in Wolves history

Do they try to trade Randle for any return ?

Don't see Randle being there long term he has a player option for 25-26

 

[rjfan]

Don't see Randle being there long term he has a player option for 25-26

Man, I forgot the player option, that contract is even worse considering the risk of another year

But I think the natural move for the Wolves is taking anything from a desperate franchise such as the Warriors, Suns, Lakers, Clippers for Randle. Something like a Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and a 2nd.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Bum for dumb trade. Did they both get worse?

 

[rjfan]

Bum for dumb trade. Did they both get worse?

I think this can make both better, but it's the Wolves job now to get rid of Randle

 

[YoungJefe]

Bum for dumb trade. Did they both get worse?

Knicks got better dumping Randle for someone that can play the 5

 

[Jaanipoeg]

Wonder what KAT thinks being under Thibs, a historically bad relationship during their first stint but I'm sure they've both grown since then

 

[jazznik]

Most-likely, the Wolves regular-season record would be unaffected: Di Vincenzo, Randle and more Nazr Reed are pretty equal to Towns. It does lower their playoff potential but it has no bearing on their picks. Long-term it can go either way: on one hand, Towns is a big who could age poorly, on the other hand the situation with Randle could turn south quick.

 

[HermanG]

Based on his reaction KAT had no idea that this was going on.

I'm very interested to see Ant commenting on this. He isnt shy in voicing his opinion so we should get some juicy quotes.