Cities will flip 29 in November and has missed a minimum of 22 video games in 4 of his final 5 seasons. He’s set to make $49 million this season and has a $61 million participant choice in 2027-28. That wage made the marketplace for him fairly tepid, crew sources stated. If KAT have been to get injured once more or the Timberwolves took a step again competitively, it might need been tough to maneuver him. Retaining him on the roster seemingly would have meant saying goodbye to Reid, who gained NBA Sixth Man of the Yr final season and is wildly common in Minnesota, and sure Alexander-Walker as nicely, crew sources stated.Supply: New York Occasions
What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“This can be a commerce that’s going to profit each groups.”
@SamMitchellNBA tells @BGeltzNBA he understands why the Karl-Anthony Cities commerce occurred and the way this can be a win/win swap. pic.x.com/1yjqdcnehp – 12:01 PM
“This can be a commerce that’s going to profit each groups.”
@SamMitchellNBA tells @BGeltzNBA he understands why the Karl-Anthony Cities commerce occurred and the way this can be a win/win swap. pic.x.com/1yjqdcnehp – 12:01 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Winners, Losers from Karl-Anthony Cities commerce to Knicks
You’ll be able to guess Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are completely happy to see this deal.
nbcsports.com/nba/information/winne… – 11:23 AM
Winners, Losers from Karl-Anthony Cities commerce to Knicks
You’ll be able to guess Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are completely happy to see this deal.
nbcsports.com/nba/information/winne… – 11:23 AM

Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Diving in on the Timberwolves’ huge determination. What it means for the brief and long run, the vote of confidence in Naz Reid and the piece that put this deal over the sting. nytimes.com/athletic/58009… – 11:08 AM
Diving in on the Timberwolves’ huge determination. What it means for the brief and long run, the vote of confidence in Naz Reid and the piece that put this deal over the sting. nytimes.com/athletic/58009… – 11:08 AM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Why did the Minnesota Timberwolves determine this was the proper time to commerce Karl-Anthony Cities? @JonKrawczynski supplies the context on this piece in @TheAthleticNBA:
nytimes.com/athletic/58009… – 10:37 AM
Why did the Minnesota Timberwolves determine this was the proper time to commerce Karl-Anthony Cities? @JonKrawczynski supplies the context on this piece in @TheAthleticNBA:
nytimes.com/athletic/58009… – 10:37 AM

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
New: I wrote in regards to the New York Knicks capping off a wild offseason by swinging a surprising commerce for Karl-Anthony Cities.
How does New York pushing the chips in — once more— affect the Sixers as each groups look to upend the reigning champion Boston Celtics?
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 9:47 AM
New: I wrote in regards to the New York Knicks capping off a wild offseason by swinging a surprising commerce for Karl-Anthony Cities.
How does New York pushing the chips in — once more— affect the Sixers as each groups look to upend the reigning champion Boston Celtics?
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 9:47 AM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Talks that persevered ceaselessly in some way got here collectively rapidly.
Story on the Knicks’ slow-burn pursuit that resulted in a franchise-altering commerce for Karl-Anthony Cities: nytimes.com/athletic/58009… pic.x.com/nnfftutfbo – 9:24 AM
Talks that persevered ceaselessly in some way got here collectively rapidly.
Story on the Knicks’ slow-burn pursuit that resulted in a franchise-altering commerce for Karl-Anthony Cities: nytimes.com/athletic/58009… pic.x.com/nnfftutfbo – 9:24 AM


Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Breaking down the blockbuster commerce that lands Karl-Anthony Cities in New York.
The implications for New York and Minnesota.
youtu.be/mwqxROoLdLA?si…
By way of @YouTube – 8:58 AM
Breaking down the blockbuster commerce that lands Karl-Anthony Cities in New York.
The implications for New York and Minnesota.
youtu.be/mwqxROoLdLA?si…
By way of @YouTube – 8:58 AM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
For @YahooSports: Knicks go all-in for a run to June with Karl-Anthony Cities, however does this really make them a greater crew? sports activities.yahoo.com/knicks-go-all-… – 8:33 AM
For @YahooSports: Knicks go all-in for a run to June with Karl-Anthony Cities, however does this really make them a greater crew? sports activities.yahoo.com/knicks-go-all-… – 8:33 AM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Listed here are my Knicks/Wolves/Hornets grades for the Karl-Anthony Cities commerce:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/information/ka… – 8:19 AM
Listed here are my Knicks/Wolves/Hornets grades for the Karl-Anthony Cities commerce:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/information/ka… – 8:19 AM

Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Traded gamers in our Prime 100
31. Karl-Anthony Cities
38. Julius Randle
86. Donte DiVincenzo
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rank… – 3:44 AM
Traded gamers in our Prime 100
31. Karl-Anthony Cities
38. Julius Randle
86. Donte DiVincenzo
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rank… – 3:44 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Karl-Anthony Cities is leaving Minnesota
He was reportedly traded to the New York Knicks:
eurohoops.web/en/nba-news/17… – 3:33 AM
Karl-Anthony Cities is leaving Minnesota
He was reportedly traded to the New York Knicks:
eurohoops.web/en/nba-news/17… – 3:33 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet

In a blockbuster transfer, Knicks have acquired Karl-Anthony Cities from Minnesota for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round decide. pic.x.com/5qgwh28svm – 3:32 AM


Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Knicks to amass Karl-Anthony Cities from Timberwolves in blockbuster commerce sportando.basketball/en/knicks-to-a… – 2:27 AM
Knicks to amass Karl-Anthony Cities from Timberwolves in blockbuster commerce sportando.basketball/en/knicks-to-a… – 2:27 AM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Column on the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Cities, Julius Randle and a brand new period filed.
Look out for it within the morning. – 2:03 AM
Column on the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Cities, Julius Randle and a brand new period filed.
Look out for it within the morning. – 2:03 AM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
Commerce Evaluation: Knicks purchase Karl-Anthony Cities for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo
bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/09/28/tra… – 12:33 AM
Commerce Evaluation: Knicks purchase Karl-Anthony Cities for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo
bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/09/28/tra… – 12:33 AM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story with @BobbyMarks42: For the second straight 12 months there’s a blockbuster on the eve of coaching camp, as Knicks and Wolves are finalizing a deal to swap Karl-Anthony Cities for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:59 PM
New ESPN story with @BobbyMarks42: For the second straight 12 months there’s a blockbuster on the eve of coaching camp, as Knicks and Wolves are finalizing a deal to swap Karl-Anthony Cities for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:59 PM

Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The one Timberwolves gamers nonetheless on the roster from this night time
– Anthony Edwards
– Jaden McDaniels
– Naz Reid pic.x.com/c4goucwsbr – 11:53 PM
The one Timberwolves gamers nonetheless on the roster from this night time
– Anthony Edwards
– Jaden McDaniels
– Naz Reid pic.x.com/c4goucwsbr – 11:53 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Sixers ought to give the Knicks a respectful nod. However, shaking of their boots? Not a lot.
Response to the Knicks buying and selling for Karl-Anthony Cities, whose benching throughout his personal 62-point sport final season is microcosmic of the KAT expertise @OnPattison:
onpattison.com/information/2024/sep/… – 11:21 PM
The Sixers ought to give the Knicks a respectful nod. However, shaking of their boots? Not a lot.
Response to the Knicks buying and selling for Karl-Anthony Cities, whose benching throughout his personal 62-point sport final season is microcosmic of the KAT expertise @OnPattison:
onpattison.com/information/2024/sep/… – 11:21 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: New York Knicks conform to land Karl-Anthony Cities from Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA blockbuster @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports activities/2024/09… – 11:19 PM
Story: New York Knicks conform to land Karl-Anthony Cities from Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA blockbuster @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports activities/2024/09… – 11:19 PM

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Karl-Anthony Cities took the Madison Sq. Backyard flooring final October for Wolves observe and stated: “I ain’t acquired no issues with Thibs. We been squashed that. I nonetheless take a look at Thibs as among the finest coaches, finest X and Os guys I’ve been capable of ever play for. He’s a winner.” – 11:11 PM
Karl-Anthony Cities took the Madison Sq. Backyard flooring final October for Wolves observe and stated: “I ain’t acquired no issues with Thibs. We been squashed that. I nonetheless take a look at Thibs as among the finest coaches, finest X and Os guys I’ve been capable of ever play for. He’s a winner.” – 11:11 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Knicks reportedly to amass Karl-Anthony Cities, ship Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo to Timberwolves
nbcsports.com/nba/information/knick… – 11:10 PM
Knicks reportedly to amass Karl-Anthony Cities, ship Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo to Timberwolves
nbcsports.com/nba/information/knick… – 11:10 PM

Alex Raskin @RaskinDailyMail
Three teams reacting to this commerce are Knicks followers, Timberwolves followers, and Naz Reid followers. – 11:00 PM
Three teams reacting to this commerce are Knicks followers, Timberwolves followers, and Naz Reid followers. – 11:00 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I can’t think about a greater roster for Karl-Anthony Cities than New York’s.
All the perimeter protection on Earth to guard him.
They’ll play massive with him at middle or small with him and Mitch. OG can guard facilities too.
Brunson as the primary creator.
That is so nice for him. – 11:00 PM
I can’t think about a greater roster for Karl-Anthony Cities than New York’s.
All the perimeter protection on Earth to guard him.
They’ll play massive with him at middle or small with him and Mitch. OG can guard facilities too.
Brunson as the primary creator.
That is so nice for him. – 11:00 PM

Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The LA Clippers are not the one crew that misplaced a 2024 All-Star now that Karl-Anthony Cities and Julius Randle have been traded for one another
LAC stays the one crew to lose a 2024 All-Star with out getting one in return – 10:56 PM
The LA Clippers are not the one crew that misplaced a 2024 All-Star now that Karl-Anthony Cities and Julius Randle have been traded for one another
LAC stays the one crew to lose a 2024 All-Star with out getting one in return – 10:56 PM

Eric Pincus @EricPincus
“A number of NBA sources over the previous couple of years have expressed they consider the Knicks will finally find yourself with Karl-Anthony Cities, a CAA shopper.” – wrote that in Could 2023
bleacherreport.com/articles/10075… – 10:54 PM
“A number of NBA sources over the previous couple of years have expressed they consider the Knicks will finally find yourself with Karl-Anthony Cities, a CAA shopper.” – wrote that in Could 2023
bleacherreport.com/articles/10075… – 10:54 PM

TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
This can be a massive guess on Ant, however that’s a simple guess to make.
BUT it may be the rise of Naz Reid which might be fascinating for this Wolves roster.
If the near-future type is Conley-Edwards-McDaniels-Reid-Gobert with Randle because the sixth man, signal me up. – 10:53 PM
This can be a massive guess on Ant, however that’s a simple guess to make.
BUT it may be the rise of Naz Reid which might be fascinating for this Wolves roster.
If the near-future type is Conley-Edwards-McDaniels-Reid-Gobert with Randle because the sixth man, signal me up. – 10:53 PM

Alex Raskin @RaskinDailyMail
New York #Knicks land NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Cities in BLOCKBUSTER commerce with Minnesota #Timberwolves for Julius Randle mol.im/a/13900993 through @MailSport – 10:38 PM
New York #Knicks land NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Cities in BLOCKBUSTER commerce with Minnesota #Timberwolves for Julius Randle mol.im/a/13900993 through @MailSport – 10:38 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Growing story at @TheAthletic with @JonKrawczynski on Timberwolves and Knicks blockbuster deal sending Karl-Anthony Cities to New York for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round decide: nytimes.com/athletic/58006… – 10:34 PM
Growing story at @TheAthletic with @JonKrawczynski on Timberwolves and Knicks blockbuster deal sending Karl-Anthony Cities to New York for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round decide: nytimes.com/athletic/58006… – 10:34 PM

Synergy Sports activities Tech @SynergySST
Karl-Anthony Cities completed among the many top-15 gamers within the #NBA in submit up and off display screen scoring. He made 53% of his hook pictures and 48% of his open 3-point makes an attempt final season. – 10:30 PM
Karl-Anthony Cities completed among the many top-15 gamers within the #NBA in submit up and off display screen scoring. He made 53% of his hook pictures and 48% of his open 3-point makes an attempt final season. – 10:30 PM

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
The Knicks have been canvassing the league this week seeking middle enhancements, sources stated, and made it recognized Julius Randle was out there. Whereas New York had curiosity in additions like Clint Capela, Karl-Anthony Cities is one hell of a solution to Mitchell Robinson’s damage. – 10:29 PM
The Knicks have been canvassing the league this week seeking middle enhancements, sources stated, and made it recognized Julius Randle was out there. Whereas New York had curiosity in additions like Clint Capela, Karl-Anthony Cities is one hell of a solution to Mitchell Robinson’s damage. – 10:29 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Knicks have acquired Karl-Anthony Cities from Minnesota for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round decide through Detroit, sources inform me and @JonKrawczynski. pic.x.com/fafqly48y1 – 10:27 PM
Knicks have acquired Karl-Anthony Cities from Minnesota for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round decide through Detroit, sources inform me and @JonKrawczynski. pic.x.com/fafqly48y1 – 10:27 PM


Fred Katz @FredKatz
Knicks may get there in numerous methods, however buying and selling simply Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo will not be sufficient to land Karl-Anthony Cities salary-wise. The cash doesn’t work. Knicks want so as to add about $9 million extra to the deal. – 10:25 PM
Knicks may get there in numerous methods, however buying and selling simply Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo will not be sufficient to land Karl-Anthony Cities salary-wise. The cash doesn’t work. Knicks want so as to add about $9 million extra to the deal. – 10:25 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
The Knicks and Timberwolves will want a 3rd crew to facilitate a Julius Randle/Donte DiVincenzo/Karl-Anthony Cities commerce. Each groups are above the primary apron, that means neither is allowed to tackle extra money than it sends out in a deal. – 10:22 PM
The Knicks and Timberwolves will want a 3rd crew to facilitate a Julius Randle/Donte DiVincenzo/Karl-Anthony Cities commerce. Each groups are above the primary apron, that means neither is allowed to tackle extra money than it sends out in a deal. – 10:22 PM

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves are working by the framework of a commerce involving Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo for Karl-Anthony Cities, in response to league sources. Groups nonetheless working by particulars however talks have intensified over final 24 hours. – 10:15 PM
The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves are working by the framework of a commerce involving Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo for Karl-Anthony Cities, in response to league sources. Groups nonetheless working by particulars however talks have intensified over final 24 hours. – 10:15 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Minnesota Timberwolves are nearing a commerce to ship All-Star Karl-Anthony Cities to the New York Knicks, sources inform me and @JonKrawczynski. pic.x.com/cfbrvj1c9l – 10:14 PM
BREAKING: The Minnesota Timberwolves are nearing a commerce to ship All-Star Karl-Anthony Cities to the New York Knicks, sources inform me and @JonKrawczynski. pic.x.com/cfbrvj1c9l – 10:14 PM


Karl-Anthony Cities @KarlTowns
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Extra on this storyline
Early indications counsel the Randle household is embracing a surprising change of surroundings. After Friday night time’s commerce during which the Knicks despatched Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, DaQuan Jeffries and a first-round draft decide to the Timberwolves in alternate for Karl-Anthony Cities, Randle’s spouse, Kendra, has shared a pair optimistic reactions. On her Instagram tales, Kendra re-shared a submit by ESPN’s NBA account that had an image of her husband Photoshopped right into a Timberwolves jersey with the caption, “Minnesota could possibly be wanting scary subsequent season.” Kendra added 5 eye-heart emojis to sign her affection for the transfer. -via New York Publish / September 28, 2024
Thibodeau has labored with Cities earlier than when the coach headed the Timberwolves and Cities, now 28, was coming of age. They have been an imperfect match then. Earlier than a sport at Madison Sq. Backyard final season, Cities put any query that the 2 have points to relaxation. “I ain’t acquired no issues with Thibs,” Cities stated then. “We squashed that. I nonetheless take a look at Thibs as among the finest coaches, finest X’s and O’s guys I’ve ever been capable of play for. He’s a winner.” A supply near Thibodeau insisted the coach feels the identical means. “If a man can play,” the supply stated, “Thibs needs him.” -via New York Occasions / September 28, 2024
In Cities, the Knicks acquired the participant they’ve pursued for years. They contacted the Timberwolves about Cities a few years in the past, final 12 months and once more after that, in response to league sources. Their eyes have wandered since crew president Leon Rose took over in 2020 after leaving the basketball division at CAA, the company that represents Cities. Now, Rose lastly has his man. -via New York Occasions / September 28, 2024
Jon Krawczynski: The Wolves see this as a means of including depth, leaning in on Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid and lengthening the window of competitiveness. They’ve lengthy coveted Donte DiVincenzo. Julius Randle’s scoring may help. The Detroit 1st is a big asset transferring ahead. -via x.com / September 27, 2024
NBA Central: 76. Ivica Zubac, 82 total 77. Jonas Valančiūnas, 82 total 78. Coby White, 81 total 79. Cam Thomas, 81 total 80. Immanuel Quickley, 81 total 81. Mike Conley, 81 total 82. Anfernee Simons, 81 total 83. Austin Reaves, 81 total 84. Brandon Miller, 81 total 85. Klay Thompson, 81 total 86. RJ Barrett, 81 total 87. Andrew Nembhard, 81 total 88. Chris Paul, 81 total 89. Devin Vassell, 81 total 90. D’Angelo Russell, 81 total 91. Miles Bridges, 81 total 92. Naz Reid, 81 total 93. Isaiah Hartenstein, 81 total 94. Nikola Vucevic, 81 total 95. Daniel Gafford, 81 total 96. Nicolas Claxton, 81 total 97. Jalen Duren, 81 total 98. Dereck Full of life II, 81 total 99. Keegan Murray, 80 total 100. Jaden McDaniels, 80 total -via x.com / August 26, 2024
The Addisons hope that Naz Reid has solely simply began to raise Cayden. Reid linked up with Cayden by NMDP, previously often known as the Nationwide Marrow Donor Program and Be The Match, to assist increase consciousness for the necessity for extra folks, significantly these of coloration, to get registered to turn out to be a possible blood stem cell donor. This can be a private struggle for Reid. Within the spring of 2022, when the Timberwolves have been within the playoffs towards the Memphis Grizzlies, Reid misplaced Rudy Roundtree, a beloved father determine to most cancers. Roundtree had helped take care of Reid from his teen years by the beginning of his NBA profession. When Roundtree fell in poor health, docs tried to get him robust sufficient to turn out to be eligible for a stem cell transplant, however he died earlier than that occurred. -via New York Occasions / August 22, 2024