'I’ll tell you this: they’re bigger fans of Karl-Anthony Towns,' Powell said. 'They want Towns.'
So you thought the Karl-Anthony Towns New York rumors died when the Knicks splashed in a blockbuster trade with the Nets for Mikal Bridges? Not so fast.
“I don’t think they’re done. I think there’s one more move they want to make. I think there’s a big swing that they want to make,", hinting that the Knicks not giving Julius Randle a contract extension could speak volumes about their intentions.Powell speculated that New York wants a big man who can shoot –– like Towns –– who can help the Knicks spread the floor and create a better matchup with the defending champion Boston Celtics.
Minnesota is projected to be well over the second apron of the luxury tax, would could result in ownership paying a huge tax bill. Whether the owner making the call is Glen Taylor or Marc Lore with Alex Rodriguez and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg won't be known until an arbitration hearing takes place later this year, but previous reports suggest that both sides are willing to pay the tax to keep a championship contending roster together.
"I'm just telling you, keep an eye out on this because I can tell you that they have interest there, that the interest is there," Powell added. "Contractually, it would have to involve Julius and probably about like $20-plus million in salary so you’re talking about a big change there. But like I said, keep an eye on it. The interest in KAT is real."
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