NBA Insider reacts to Knicks blockbuster deal acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns | SNY
On SportsNite, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley joins Chelsea Sherrod to break down the blockbuster deal that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
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24 Comments
I'm sorry, but I don't like that trade. I don't think it's a good one at all. We lost DiVencenzo and Randle? That's not cool. I'm sure KAT is a very good player, but still, I don't like that trade. That's just bogus.
Randle on a contract year = selfish and will try to do too much, erratic, had issues with fans, didnt perform in playoffs. DiVincenzo i know it hurts but he was coming off the bench this year and it was going to be very difficult to get him minutes. His value is overblown because of his career season last year. Dont get me wrong – i love him. But this opens opportunities for Deuce to step into that 2 guard role, a guy that plays extremely good defense and performed well in the playoffs. It also opens opportunity for Kolek to get minutes, which is very exciting. Also, Randle couldnt shoot 3's consistently, often times being in the lower 30% range. KAT opens the whole floor. He is one of the best 3 point shooting bigs in basketball, and has shot 40% or better in over half of his seasons in the league. This makes Brunson unstoppable. How will teams possibly defend the Knicks now? Think about it. This really changes the identity of the team and makes us match up against Celtics and Pacers so much better. This is a win for both teams, but i am on the side that it benefits the Knicks more. We should legit be thinking – championship or bust. Dont be afraid to say that Knicks fans. It feels good because its true. We stay healthy – we are going to the finals.
Minnesota lose this trade.
Gersson Rosas win
I have complete trust in Leon Ross and the front office but this trade I do not like at all.
The big Ragu is gone and 3 times All-Star Randle is gone. GO KNICKS
We all loved Donte and tbh Idk how this will work out but We just added another star so let’s go win the east!
The Knicks got better. Their floor spacing is much improved and Thibs can now play OG at the 4 with Bridges and Hart on the wings. And looking down the road, they can move Robinson to a team that needs a defensive big in exchange for role players, picks, or both. Call the Pelicans, Leon, see what's up with Jordan Hawkins.
tevo is a genius
What an unbelievable trade!
Leon Rose is an absolute magician!
Acquiring Brunson, Anunoby, Bridges, Hart, Towns plus you still have McBride, Robinson and Achiuwa and now the depth guys Payne, Shamet and Morris make a lot more sense – the team is eleven deep. Maybe Kolek will make it twelve.
Huge mistake
I have a feeling they will end up trading KAT for a contender like the MAVS in the future for many role players, because he will not fit in with the Knicks. He is not the type of player they need.
I never wanted a Knicks team to fail more ever than this team and I can’t wait. I like kat but I can’t wait to see how he handles the media and fans when things aren’t going well
I MAY BE WRONG BUT I DO NOT THINK KAT IS BETTER THAN JU HONEST TO GOD I DONT
Big trade
I will go on the record by saying bad trade. They know something we don’t
Good trade by the Knick front office. I love that they held onto Mitchell Robinson and "Deuce" McBride. Towns can replace Randle's scoring and on the Boards. Bridges, McBride and possibly Shamet can replace DiVincenzo's outside shooting. I want to see how Towns plays with the "Active" Bigs ( Anunoby, Achiuwa, Sims, Robinson, Morris?) The Knicks have. 🏀
With the Knicks, it's always something !
Championship here we come Dominicans around the world like me feel it 🗽🫶
Rose believes Towns is better fit for NY , great idea IF he stays healthy ,!!
Not even October yet 😮
Listen man me got Bridges took time away from Donte we needed a big and got a all star caliber player in towns I feel like we are top 2 in the east certified with this trade a healthy og is the key 🔑
Gave too much for a softy like KAT, lost a special three point player off the bench in big Ragu
Huge mistake! Only thing I can think of is Randle wants max money and won't take a discount. Rather than let him walk in free agency, trade now so teams don't think we are desperate.
Yeah complete trust in Leon Rose and this front office but sorry I don’t like this trade at all , losing Randle yeah I mean honestly he was gonna be the odd man out but losing DiVincenzo was absolutely awful and our best 3 point shooter too smh