The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves have finalised one of many greatest trades of the offseason, with Karl-Anthony Cities and Julius Randle switching locations.
KAT Strikes To New York
No one might have seen this commerce coming earlier than the brand new season, however huge man Karl-Anthony Cities has been traded by the Timberwolves after 9 years in Minnesota.
‘KAT’ was named rookie of the yr in his first NBA season and though many consider he ought to have earned a defensive participant of the yr award by now, the 28-year-old will go away Minnesota with no extra private accolades.
The commerce to New York appears very out of the blue, after Cities struck up such an ideal relationship together with his Minnesota teammates Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert over the previous few years.
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— Karl-Anthony Cities (@KarlTowns) September 28, 2024
Though the questionable commerce may very well be a disappointing one for Minnesota followers, Knicks supporters shall be excited by the prospect of their new huge man who might positively assist New York problem for a championship this yr.
Cities averaged 21.8 factors, 8.3 rebounds and three.2 assists per sport in 2023 over 62 video games, in a season that led to disappointment for the Timberwolves who have been eradicated from the playoffs by Dallas.
Timberwolves Purchase DiVincenzo & Randle
Whereas KAT strikes to New York, the Timberwolves will purchase Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle from the Knicks in addition to Keita Bates-Diop, and a protected 2025 first-round decide in a three-way commerce with the Hornets.
Accidents prevented Randle from taking part in a lot of the season final yr, however he’s in line to make his return to the courtroom as soon as the 2024 season begins later this month.
Wolves followers shall be extra excited by the prospect of DiVincenzo becoming a member of this season, after the New York star loved a breakout marketing campaign within the league final yr. DiVincenzo averaged 15.5 factors, 3.7 rebounds and a pair of.7 assists final yr in what was his finest season within the league so far.
The commerce does break up a crew who all performed collectively in school, with the aptly named ‘Nova Knicks’ seeing certainly one of their teammates and shut pals go away this yr.
Jalen Brunson displays on Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo:
“Grateful that Julius welcomed me with open arms right here. The recollections we made collectively was actually enjoyable.”
“Donte was a groomsman in my wedding ceremony, that ought to inform you the whole lot it’s good to know. Love him to dying.” pic.twitter.com/1J6glhY1kl
— Knicks Movies (@sny_knicks) September 30, 2024
Mikal Bridges moved throughout New York this yr to affix DiVincenzo, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart who all performed collectively for Villanova earlier than making their debuts within the NBA.
