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3 Stars Knicks should avoid like the plague if they become available

By Jordanna Clark

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 30: New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau stands on the court during the first quarter of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on October 30, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 30: New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau stands on the court during the first quarter of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on October 30, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) – New York Knicks /

1: Karl-Anthony Towns

It’s only the beginning of June and the Karl-Anthony Towns speculation has already gotten old. Yes, he has a connection with the Knicks as a CAA client and played under Tom Thibodeau in Minnesota, but no, New York shouldn’t trade for him if the Timberwolves do decide to make a blockbuster trade for the second straight summer.

Towns is a stretch five that can space the floor as a 39.5% career three-point shooter, which would be nice to see in New York’s offense. However, the four-year, $224 million supermax extension that he signed last summer means the Knicks would be taking on an absurd contract if a trade were to happen. KAT will be making upwards of $50 million between 2024-25 and 2027-28 (a $62 million player option).

The 27-year-old doesn’t have the playoff experience that New York should be seeking in a star, either. He isn’t responsible for building a winning team in Minnesota, but the Timberwolves haven’t made it to the second round since drafting Towns No. 1 overall in 2015.

Not to mention, Towns is coming off a season where he played only 29 games. If the Knicks are going to go all-in on a star, it needs to be for one that doesn’t have an extensive injury history.

The KAT trade chatter may end up not mattering at all because Minnesota could decide to not make him available in trade talks if he doesn’t request a trade himself. However, if a Towns trade does happen this offseason, it doesn’t need to be to the team that he grew up rooting for.

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