Could Karl-Anthony Towns end up being the Anthony Davis of 2020?
As you might recall, Davis was disgruntled with the New Orleans Pelicans, so he forced his way out with a trade that eventually landed him with the Los Angeles Lakers.
According to a recent report, there are NBA teams keeping an eye on Towns in Minnesota, where the Timberwolves are struggling. From The Athletic’s Ethan Strauss: “The Warriors have been monitoring Karl-Anthony Towns’ situation in Minnesota … This was a topic among multiple team executives at the recent G League Showcase, with a few relaying word that Towns is unhappy in Minnesota.”
As usual, that sent NBA fans to ESPN’s Trade Machine to create deals that would work with the star center who signed a five-year $190 million super-max extension with the franchise in 2018 (which makes trading for him extremely tough).
Here’s what they came up with:
1. Towns joins the Splash Brothers
D’Angelo Russell’s contract is probably the best in terms of fit when trying to salary match with Towns’ mega-deal. So this makes a lot of sense.
2. Towns to the Big Apple
A reminder that Towns is a New Jersey native, so he might be excited to play across the river?
3. KAT to the Big Easy
Towns and Zion Williamson together is mouth-watering … but is that the best return for the T-Wolves? I don’t think so.
4. Towns to the Suns
I certainly think I’d rather have Towns than Deandre Ayton.
5. Towns to the Suns, Part II
And the Suns get Robert Covington too!
6. The Pacers get Towns
You’re pulling the plug on Domantas Sabonis, but unloading some long-term deals. I like this one a lot.
7. The Celtics get KAT
Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Karl-Anthony Towns. Wow.
8. Russell Westbrook for Towns
Oh my. This might break Twitter.
9. Andre Drummond for Towns
I’m intrigued.
