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Even though the blockbuster trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the New York Knicks seemed to come out of nowhere, it was actually in the works for quite some time.
according to espn Tim Bontemps and Bobby MarksThe T-Wolves and Knicks had been in talks “all summer long” before really picking up steam in the last few days when they added the Charlotte Hornets as a third team.
athletic’s Shams Charania and John Krawczynski It was reported on Friday that the Knicks were acquiring Towns from Minnesota for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick via the Detroit Pistons.
Charlotte will receive Daquan Jeffries and future draft compensation from the Knicks.
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