Two Years Later, Knicks' Trade for Towns Proven Title-Winning Masterstroke
Sports Illustrated grades the 2024 trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks an A+, crediting it as the final piece that led to the franchise's first championship in 53 years. While the Knicks won the title, the Minnesota Timberwolves received a B for avoiding second apron penalties and reshaping their roster around Anthony Edwards, though they remain in the second tier of the West. The Charlotte Hornets, who facilitated the deal, earned a B+ for acquiring draft capital. Current extension talks between Towns and the Knicks have stalled due to salary cap constraints.
