Knicks reportedly trade for Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns

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By Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports

The New York Knicks dropped a bombshell Friday night with a trade for Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns.

Shams Charania of The Athletic reports the Knicks acquired the All-Star big man in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick via the Detroit Pistons.

Towns appeared to react to the news on X minutes before it hit the public sphere. He did not appear enthusiastic.

This article will be updated with more information.