In a bold move to strengthen their roster, the New York Knicks executed a trade late on September 27, parting ways with 29-year-old Julius Randle to team up with 28-year-old Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. This strategic decision comes as the team prepares for their preseason training camp, set to begin on October 1.
Julius Randle, a three-time NBA All-Star, was born in Dallas, Texas. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches, he is a left-handed player who primarily plays as a power forward or center. He made his NBA debut on October 28, 2014.
Karl-Anthony Towns, a four-time All-Star himself, hails from Edison, New Jersey. At 7 feet tall, he shares the same position versatility as Randle, being able to play both power forward and center. Towns entered the league as the first overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, also debuting on October 28.
Since joining the league, Towns has spent his entire career with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he has started in 573 games to date.
As the new season approaches, the Knicks are looking to field a dynamic lineup, including guards like Jalen Brunson, small forwards such as Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and potentially OG Anunoby Jr. The team’s primary goal this season is to defeat the Boston Celtics, seize control of the Eastern Conference, and finally claim the league championship.
