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The Golden State Warriors discussed a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns this past offseason before he was eventually dealt to the New York Knicks, sources tell Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The Wolves, however, were targeting a specific package type from the Knicks that the Warriors didn't possess. Talks between the two teams didn't progress. The … [Read more...] about Warriors Expressed Interest In Karl-Anthony Towns Trade With Wolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived Keita Bates-Diop. The Wolves acquired Bates-Diop from the New York Knicks as part of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade. Bates-Diop appeared in two preseason games with the Wolves, averaging 5.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 12.3 minutes. Last season, Bates-Diop averaged 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in 12.5 minutes across 53 games with the Phoenix … [Read more...] about Wolves Waive Keita Baties-Diop

Veteran forward Keita Bates-Diop was not at Minnesota Timberwolves practice on Saturday. That suggests that Bates-Diop may be the odd man out as the Wolves finalize their regular season roster. Minnesota currently has 16 players on standard contracts. The 15th and final spot is between Bates-Diop and veteran guard P.J. Dozier. The Timberwolves signed Dozier to a $1 million … [Read more...] about Keita Bates-Diop Appears To Be Odd Man Out For Timberwolves Roster

Veteran guard Skylar Mays is set to join Fenerbahce in Turkey for the upcoming season. Mays went to training camp with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but was waived as part of the team's cutdown process. Fenerbahce was on the lookout for guard help, as Scottie Wilbekin recent suffered a torn ACL. Mays will head overseas for the first time after spending the initial four years of … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Waive Skylar Mays; Mays To Join Fenerbahce

The New York Knicks have agreed to a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves of Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first round pick via the Detroit Pistons for Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks will also send DaQuan Jeffries and draft compensation to the Charlotte Hornets to facilitate the trade. The two sides intensified discussions on a deal over the past 24 hours. The Knicks … [Read more...] about Knicks Acquire Karl-Anthony Towns From Wolves For Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo