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The New York Knicks are acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns via the Detroit Pistons for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick, according to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.

According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, more will be needed to complete the trade.

Fred Katz @Fred Katz

The Knicks and Timberwolves need a third team to facilitate a trade between Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and Karl-Anthony Towns. Both teams are above the first frontcourt, meaning neither can accept more money than they are spending in a deal.

Fred Katz @Fred Katz

Knicks could get there in a number of ways, but just trading Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo isn’t enough to sign Karl-Anthony Towns salary-wise. The money doesn’t work. Knicks still need to add about $9 million to the deal.

Needless to say, this was stunning NBA news on Friday night, and Towns himself had a reaction to it.

Karl Anthony cities @KarlTowns

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Jon Krawczynski @Jon Krawczynski

The word from the Towns camp is: “Stunned.”
Nine years with the Wolves. Impeccable in the community. All-Star and All-NBA. Now a New York Kink.

And others were shocked or confused for various reasons.

Bobby Manning @Real Bob Manning

The #Knicks We were always going to have to trade Randle for a center. I thought it was someone like Stewart though… what madness. #Wolves had a tremendous 2nd frontcourt, fiscal concerns about Towns’ contract. He was probably gone at some point. But soon? Wow. https://t.co/8PmurHi1UH

John Jastremski @john_jastremski

Holy shit. This trade blew me away…Towns over Randle is very preferable. I hate to lose Donte, but how can you not trust this regime after the last few years? https://t.co/izxtfbFruf

HannsBx‼️ @HannsBx

I’m stunned; my boy Randle is gone 🤦🏾‍♂️

Steve Popper @Steve Popper

Crazy – Julius Randle was praised by Thibodeau this week as a New York Knick about how connected he was to the city and the team.

Jaquam Bodden @JaquamB

The NBA is crazy. Julius Randle was at the groundbreaking for the new Earl Monroe New Renaissance school and now that’s wow…

30🅿️roblemz @30problems

WOW… JULIUS RANDLE AND DONTE DIVINCENZO FOR KARL ANTHONY TOWNS…
How do you feel about this trade? WHO WON? pic.twitter.com/oZ11FR3Q66

Mbkalex @mbkalex

Was kind of shocked for a minute… That 1-2 combination pick’n’roll will be unstoppable, Towns actually rolls and can shoot the 3 better than Randle too. Don’t sleep on a local player who wanted to be here.. The Dominicans are partying in the streets tonight!! https://t.co/HqejbcPxz6

Mayowa. @Wana____

Part of me wonders why Timberwolves would do this.
Towns is better than Randle at everything. It makes no sense.

Fitz @FitzGSN_

KAT is soft as tissue paper and I don’t know how Randle even fits in with Ant. I’m also a little amazed that Thibs would be thrilled to coach KAT again

Adam Stock @AdamGStock

Wow. Since when have preseason trades like this been a thing? Boost for Randle as the Wolves have fewer offenses than New York after their top two. Also good for DD. Should be anchored in a high 20 role now, even if he comes off the bench. Should take place before the final rounds. Bump for… https://t.co/0OQdFPepbp

Chris Wagner @ChrisWagner87

Honestly the Randle fits better in MN. Wow for NY!

David J Smith @davidjsmith1232

Wow… I didn’t expect that tonight. At first glance I like this more for NYK than MIN. KAT fits well with the Knicks, creates more shots and can scheme up the middle more easily than Randle. https://t.co/DtmT2jwKGy

NBA fans won’t have to wait long to see new teams’ players in action, as the regular season begins in less than a month. Additionally, the first regular season game between Minnesota and New York will take place on December 19th in Minneapolis.

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