Fansided · Jan 14
Timberwolves' controversial trade looks better with each passing day
Jan 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) celebrates his three-point basket against the Miami Heat that beat the shot clock in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images | Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn ImagesA little more than a year ago, the Timberwolves made what was maybe the most shocking move in their franchise history. They traded star big man Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks right before training camp for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick via the Pistons, which turned into Joan Beringer.