Karl-Anthony Towns (Image Credit: Getty Images)

Following a tough performance in last season’s Western Conference Finals, Karl-Anthony Towns’ future with the Minnesota Timberwolves has become a hot topic of discussion. While many speculate about potential changes, it appears Towns himself hasn’t considered that the team might trade him to revamp their roster.

Recent reports from Shams Charania of The Athletic revealed that the Timberwolves and the New York Knicks are in advanced talks regarding a trade that would send Towns to New York. In return, the Timberwolves are expected to receive Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.

Following this trade news, Towns added to the intrigue by posting a cryptic message on his X account, simply sharing three dots. His post has left fans speculating about his feelings on the potential move.

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— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 28, 2024

Many Timberwolves fans are sharing Towns’ sentiments, expressing their discontent over the team’s decision-making. The comments section of his post quickly filled with messages of support as fans rallied around their star player during his distress.

Karl-Anthony Towns’ Timberwolves Career Highlight

For Karl-Anthony Towns, his trade situation marks a disappointing turn in what was once a promising career. He has spent all nine years of his NBA journey with the Timberwolves since being selected first overall in the 2015 NBA Draft. His deep connection with the team makes the potential trade all the more significant.

With the move, his last season in Minnesota ended with an average of 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 62 regular season games. Throughout his career, he played 573 regular-season games for the Wolves. In those games, he averaged 22.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.

Throughout his time with the Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns did not secure an MVP award. Nonetheless, he has earned All-Star selections four times during his career with them.