MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES NEWS

Keita Bates-Diop - Headed to Minnesota The Knicks traded Bates-Diop (shin) to the Timberwolves alongside Julius Randle (shoulder) and Donte DiVincenzo in a three-team deal that also sent DaQuan Jeffries to Charlotte, Jo...

Impact Bates-Diop was traded from the Nets to the Knicks earlier this offseason but will now return to Minnesota, where he started his NBA career back in 2018-19. Bates-Diop will likely compete for depth minutes in the Timberwolves' forward rotation.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, more

The Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick.

SEPTEMBER 28

New York Knicks Fleeced Minnesota Timberwolves in Karl-Anthony Towns Trade | Deadspin.com The New York Knicks stole superstar Karl-Anthony Towns away from the Minnesota Tiimberwolves for Julius Randle and Donte Divincenzo.

SEPTEMBER 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

'Villanova' Knicks Broken Up In Major NBA Shakeup In a blockbuster trade, the New York Knicks have broken up the 'Nova Knicks' sending Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Tim...

SEPTEMBER 28 • OUTKICK.COM

Timberwolves trade of KAT another stunner for Connelly The deal to get Randle from the Knicks rivals the Gobert trade on the surprise meter.

SEPTEMBER 28 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Full Details of Three-Team Trade to Send Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks: Reports The two-time All-NBA big man joins a revamped New York squad hungry for its first title since 1973.

SEPTEMBER 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Knicks acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from Wolves In a major offseason NBA blockbuster deal, the New York Knicks acquired All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves,...

SEPTEMBER 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Karl-Anthony Towns Posts on Social Media Amid Reported Trade to Knicks The four-time All-Star is reportedly joining the Eastern Conference powerhouse.

SEPTEMBER 28 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Knicks trading for Karl-Anthony Towns | NBA.com All-Star big Karl-Anthony Towns heads to New York, with Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo joining the Timberwolves.

SEPTEMBER 28 • NBA.COM

Timberwolves agree to trade Towns to Knicks for Randle, DiVincenzo, 1st-rounder, AP source says

The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick in a franchise-alterin...

SEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knicks to land Karl-Anthony Towns from Timberwolves in NBA blockbuster Less than a week before NBA camps open, the Knicks add an all-star to their title push while the Timberwolves acquire a former all-star and...

SEPTEMBER 28 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Karl-Anthony Towns' Immediate Reaction After Major Trade Announcement Karl-Anthony Towns went straight to social media.

SEPTEMBER 28 • SACBEE.COM

Knicks Trading for Karl-Anthony Towns in Shocking Blockbuster Deal: Report The New York Knicks are reportedly trading for Karl-Anthony Towns in a shocking trade.

SEPTEMBER 28 • THESTATE.COM

Knicks Finalizing Deal to Acquire Karl Anthony-Towns, per Report New York has gone all-in on another star.

SEPTEMBER 28 • THESTATE.COM

BREAKING: Timberwolves, Knicks nearing trade involving Karl-Anthony Towns The trade reportedly involves Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo heading to Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 28 • THESTATE.COM

Donte DiVincenzo - Sent to Twin Cities DiVencenzo has been traded to the Timberwolves along with Julius Randle in exchance for Karl-Anthony Towns, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact DiVencenzo was an integral part of the Knicks' rotation last season, averaging 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and a career-high 3.5 triples across 29.1 minutes in 81 games. However, the addition of fellow Villanova product Mikal Bridges during he offseason made DiVencenzo somewhat expandable for New York. He now figures to play a prominent role on Minnesota's wing this season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Julius Randle - Traded to Minnesota Randle (shoulder) has been dealt to the Timberwolves along with Donte DiVincenzo in exchance for Karl-Anthony Towns, Shams Charania of The Athletic

Impact The Twin Cities have a new pair of twin towers to hold down its frontcourt. Randle's fifth year in New York was plagued with injuries, which led him to play just 46 games in the 2023-24 season. The veteran big man underwent surgery on his right shoulder in April and was given a five-month re-Evaluation timetable. It remains to be seen how close he is to being ready for the start of the season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Finch addresses rookie Rob Dillingham's role with Wolves this season 'The intention is to give him every opportunity,' Finch said of Minnesota's top draft pick.

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Timberwolves sign journeyman G Chasson Randle The Minnesota Timberwolves signed guard Chasson Randle on Friday.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Randle, 31, spent last season with Gre...

SEPTEMBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chasson Randle - Signs with Minnesota The Timberwolves signed Randle to an Exhibit 10 contract Friday.

Impact Randle will join the club for training camp on a non-guaranteed deal, although he will likely end up with the Club's G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves. The 31-year-old hasn't played in the NBA since the 2020-21 season, and he last played in the G League during the 2022-23 season. During his last season in the G League, Randle averaged 14.1 points, 2.9 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 29.2 minutes per game in 29 regular-season outings.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Magic Johnson Critiques Anthony Edwards on Live TV for 'Disrespectful' Statement NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson calls out Anthony Edwards after appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”.

SEPTEMBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Derrick Rose, former No. 1 overall NBA pick and the 2011 MVP, announces retirement

Derrick Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls and the league’s MVP in 2011, announced his retirem...

SEPTEMBER 26

Karl-Anthony Towns bringing youth basketball facility to Dominican Republic | NBA.com The Timberwolves' star announced plans to build a youth basketball training facility in his late mother's homeland.

SEPTEMBER 26 • NBA.COM

Karl-Anthony Towns bringing youth basketball facility to Dominican Republic, his mother's homeland

Karl-Anthony Towns was born in New Jersey, went to college in Kentucky and has spent the entirety of his NBA career in Minnesota

SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trevor Keels - Joins Minnesota for camp Keels and the Timberwolves agreed to a contract Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact This is likely an Exhibit 10 deal, meaning Keels will have the opportunity to fight for a roster spot in training camp. Keels was with Iowa in the G League in 2023-24 where he averaged 13.5 points and 3.7 assists per game.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE