Karl-Anthony Towns Sends Out Cryptic Post Following Knicks-Timberwolves Trade

Karl-Anthony Towns sent out a post on X after he was reportedly traded to the Knicks.

May 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) speaks in a press conference after game one against the Dallas Mavericks in the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images / Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

UPDATE: ESPN's Ramona Shelburne added more details about Towns.

Via Shelburne: "Karl-Anthony Towns is “still processing” this trade, according to a source close to him. But it’s worth nothing Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has been publicly very complimentary of him since he left Minnesota—something that’s been noted by Towns."

Via Shelburne: "Towns, of course, is from New Jersey and used to be represented by Knicks President Leon Rose. There’s a lot of homecoming to this story, but Towns was in the gym today in Minnesota preparing to build off last season’s WC Finals run."

Towns, of course, is from New Jersey and used to be represented by Knicks President Leon Rose. There’s a lot of homecoming to this story, but Towns was in the gym today in Minnesota preparing to build off last season’s WC Finals run.

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) September 28, 2024

Karl-Anthony Towns has spent his entire nine-year career with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

He has made four NBA All-Star Games and is coming off a season where he helped lead the Timberwolves to the Western Conference for the first time in 20 years.

On Friday evening, Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Towns is being sent to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster trade.

Via Charania: "Developing story at @TheAthletic with @JonKrawczynski on Timberwolves and Knicks blockbuster deal sending Karl-Anthony Towns to New York for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick:"

Developing story at @TheAthletic with @JonKrawczynski on Timberwolves and Knicks blockbuster deal sending Karl-Anthony Towns to New York for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick: https://t.co/BEP7B1UCwD

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 28, 2024

Right before the news was reported, Towns sent out a cryptic post that had over 40,000 likes in less than 40 minutes.

Towns wrote: "…"

…

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

Many fans reacted to the post.

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@Syvie26: "Thank you, Karl. Nobody would have put up with all of the terrible situations we had around you, if you didn't truly love being here. Go be great KAT. We'll see you in the Finals."

Thank you, Karl. Nobody would have put up with all of the terrible situations we had around you, if you didn't truly love being here. Go be great KAT. We'll see you in the Finals.

— Allen Syverson (@Syvie26) September 28, 2024

@cstuck24: "They couldn’t even give you a call smh..teams can’t grow when you trading away important pieces"

They couldn’t even give you a call smh..teams can’t grow when you trading away important pieces

— charles stuckey (@cstuck24) September 28, 2024

@marissavoss: "He wanted to win a championship for Minnesota man…"

He wanted to win a championship for Minnesota man… https://t.co/SuF27cm9gO pic.twitter.com/BAS96M22jV

— Marissa Voss™ (@marissavoss) September 28, 2024

@Beastbr00k0: "Cheer up you’re about to cook in NY"

Cheer up you’re about to cook in NY

— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) September 28, 2024

The Knicks finished last season as the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 50-32 record.

They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

On October 22, the Knicks will play their first game of the season when they visit the Boston Celtics.