 Karl-Anthony Towns trade between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves:

Karl-Anthony Towns is traded to the Knicks, marking a fresh start in the Big Apple. Karl-Anthony Towns is traded to the Knicks, marking a fresh start in the Big Apple.

Towns’ elite shooting, considered the best among big men in NBA history Towns’ elite shooting, considered the best among big men in NBA history

Towns brings versatility, capable of playing both power forward and center Towns brings versatility, capable of playing both power forward and center

Towns will thrive as a pick-and-roll finisher, something he couldn't fully showcase in Minnesota. Towns will thrive as a pick-and-roll finisher, something he couldn't fully showcase in Minnesota.

Towns poses some defensive challenges, but the Knicks’ strong defenders could help cover for his limitations. Towns poses some defensive challenges, but the Knicks’ strong defenders could help cover for his limitations.

Towns' four-year, $220 million supermax contract could limit the Knicks' future flexibility Towns' four-year, $220 million supermax contract could limit the Knicks' future flexibility

Towns moves from Minnesota, a small-market team, to the bright lights of New York Towns moves from Minnesota, a small-market team, to the bright lights of New York