'SKY-HIGH EXPECTATIONS' - Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks has Windy calling for a big year from NY

On NBA Today, Bobby Marks and Brian Windhorst join ‪@MalikaAndrews‬ to discuss the blockbuster trade between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Knicks that causes NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns to play in New York this upcoming season.
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Can't wait for NBA season

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I love the time of year when we have all three major sports playing

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[@egomaniacal1]

I like how Divincenzo made it a point to say he wanted to be there, in NY, to dispel those rumors.

[@jagr06]

I knew he did, people are wildling

[@noemamba9590]

Doesnt matter wolves werent going to give up kat for julius n robinson which was ther intial offer divo had to go. Have to give up good players to get good players

[@PickNY]

Knicks got the main CORE together for 4 years. Stop being stupid as if we can’t fix a small issue in 4 FREAKING YEARS 😳

[@sgame82]

no cap space. no draft picks. 3 injury prone starters. What could go wrong?

[@drdomonisahurley]

Windy, what you even talking about? 3pt shooting? Brunson 41% 3pt Hart 37% 3pt Bridges 40% 3pt OG 40% 3pt KAT 41% 3pt, off the bench you have Deuce, Cam, etc. We have 3pt Shooting

[@winterfoxcloud]

kat keeping his promise to those kids tells me all i need to know about him - his heart is in the right place

[@DJToNYLoSo867]

Kat better bring his Timbs and lunch pal. This is NY not Minniesota...

[@brandongordon2392]

I get the sentiment… but he was on a team that made a conference finals in a tougher conference…. As much as I’m rooting for both teams, especially my hometown Wolves… the Knicks haven’t been to a conference final since Clinton was in office. I do think the Knicks will win the East.. but I think Towns will be fine

[@user-EB2016]

​@brandongordon2392 all that is true but the scrutiny is mad different in NY

[@persistentlypathetic6820]

​@@brandongordon2392 The East is catching up to the West pretty quick.

[@Mr.Thomas_Anderson]

Justice for Zach Lowe

[@scottipippen6935]

Justice😅? He is not in jail. If ESPN does not want quality basketball content anymore, other platforms will. The best way to support Zach is to follow him whereever he lands next. I will defineteley follow. Apart of the hoop collective podcast and some of the dumbest takes/ reloport segments like this Here once in a while, there is nothing i watch on ESPN anymore..

[@scarlxrd1466]

@@scottipippen6935 1000% agree. I know i’ll be tuning in wherever he ends up

[@jhank0cean]

@@scottipippen6935 Bobby Marks is objectively better NBA coverage No one really watched the Lowe Post podcast compared to others

[@burnout3722]

See he's rocking the deeper voice.

[@FatboyJo]

😂😂😂

[@AHMAD-2324]

He who?...

[@realtalk6720]

America is basketball 🏀. NBA season is wildly anticipated. 🎉

[@enterpassword3313]

Lol such a bot comment

[@leetraviusmckay314]

Shaq "is Anthony Edwards close to MJ?" Chuck "they both black"

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

Omg 😂😂😂

[@BrooklynKnicksFan]

Why?

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

@@BrooklynKnicksFan what do you mean why

[@leetraviusmckay314]

@@jimmykarlsson2567 fr tho 😂

[@BrooklynKnicksFan]

@@leetraviusmckay314 get a life you're not funny

[@dominicanheat2790]

Get Malika outta here

[@DMorgMtown]

Molly FIRST!

[@jimmyjohns7866]

​@DMorgMtown no way Molly is annoying but this girl man. She literally says EXACTLY what the person before her says constantly. it's like just st fu we can understand what the people are saying. She's been the worst in sports and I've watched these kinda shows for like 20 years. She's literally just on TV cause she's pretty but that's wore out She's gotta go I skip her and I know I'm not the only one

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@@jimmyjohns7866if you hate women just say that

[@MichaelSmith-fp3on]

Malikas my main piece wys bro

[@StatikFresh4]

@@jimmyjohns7866loooool

[@Y29314]

bring back Zach Lowe for the love of god

[@matt13r1]

NBA season is gonna so much fun this year

[@angelayala5000]

Wow Brian sounds like he's struggling so hard to breathe!

[@taylorsmith1981]

Does he need medical attention? I noticed it right away.

[@AHMAD-2324]

Shidd, you would too if you were 150lbs overweight...🤷🏾‍♂️

[@msstry1]

He looks unwell

[@larrycohen5553]

It couldn't be "the other side of the bridge" worse. Nets CLEARLY didn't want him.

[@jamarionwest8044]

The New York Knicks will be in the playoffs and the play in tournament and the playoffs this season 🤩👍😎

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"Knicks need KAT like old people need soft shoes" 😂

[@YuriBoris-s8u]

Wow your corny

[@leetraviusmckay314]

@@YuriBoris-s8u better than yours 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@YuriBoris-s8u]

@@leetraviusmckay314 your a clown 🤡

[@donnycassidy3318]

“Best starting 5” Bobby Marks clearly still bitter after trading the picks that became Tatum and Brown to the celtics 💀

[@Its3rick]

Wasn’t that Bobby King?

[@BrooklynKnicksFan]

Where is the Lie?

[@JP-jd8wr]

I mean only a completely biased casual fan who doesn't understand basketball would say you can't make a case that they are the best starting 5. It's debatable. To act like it's not is pure stupidity

[@donnycassidy3318]

@@JP-jd8wr they are not on the celtics tier it isnt a debate lol

[@donnycassidy3318]

@@Its3rick bobby marks was an assistant gm at the time for the nets

[@drdomonisahurley]

Y’all sleeping on KAT, he can pass, shoot, and defend. You don’t make All-Star team a few times if you can’t do any. STAY WOKE

[@ItzzShazey]

His weakness is defending

[@bruceleroy7193]

​@@ItzzShazey He cuts down on the stupid fouls & hell be ok.

[@diegocrespo9694]

Yeah he is not a great defender but he is better than Randle that’s for sure

[@voolian]

i almost spit my drink out when Perk said Julius plays hard on both sides of the floor

[@GMB726]

He meant hard headed.

[@talkingdogpro]

I hope for no major injuries for the knicks because Tibbs is ruthless with them rotations

[@sgame82]

They got 3 injury prone starters with a coach who likes to play guys full games.

[@nickpartynski6663]

Dude said Flabergasted lmao. He is Ned Flanders irl

[@pg13pacernation30]

THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES ARE MAKING A HUGE MISTAKE BY TRADING KARL ANTHONY-TOWNS. The starting 5 is undeniably worse without KAT. This was a a top-five starting unit in the league, were the best defensive team in the Association for long periods, and were on the doorstep of the number one seed in the Conference. When replacing KAT with Naz Reid or Julius Randle in the starting lineup, it’s a clear downgrade in talent and star power. One could make a case for improved depth with the addition of Donte Divencenzo in the deal and the sweetener of the draft pick, but usually when you lose the star in the trade it’s not a good sign - and this is certainly a net negative in that respect.

[@WaGwan-n6x]

No doubt about it

[@sgame82]

I'm sorry but Kat is not that much better than Randle. Kat is also making 20 mil a year more than Randle. Kat is more injury prone than Randle. Donte can shoot lights out and Randle can also shoot away from the basket so its not like the wolves are losing that much shooting. Plus they could flip Randle at the trade deadline or let him walk at the end of the season and have 30 mil coming off the books.

[@rpm2831]

Brunson Hart Bridges OG KAT Shamet Deuce Precious Mitch Cam Payne Kolek...Its gonna be a fun team, so much balance on this Knicks squad. Cant wait for opening night. I pray everyone stays healthy

[@user8-artI-9167-ama]

What about Sims and Dadiet? You mention Mitch who is injured and is being shopped around who will probably never be seen in a Knick uniform ever again. What about Obi Toppin, McCullar and Hukaporti. Possibilities-Nnaji, TJ Warren and Okeke

[@rpm2831]

@@user8-artI-9167-ama Them too. I didnt realize Mitch was still hurt. Hopefully everyone contributes

[@StevenTorres.NYC-CA]

Can't wait

[@Hwncttn]

Don’t worry about editing that sound clip in any way it’s great thank you ESPN

[@randomlines21]

Respect to KAT. I was not a fan of KAT before but after his interview with the podcast P last time and seeing how he treats his fans, I was like man this dude deserves respect.

[@larrycohen5553]

Perk- "on both ends". *scratches head

[@clintonallen6024]

Knicks want to win now, they’re into winning a Championship. They are not waiting on seeing if Randle would be that complimentary piece to take them to the finals and allow Brunson to produce as he did without him there. Hated to lose Donte but I don’t know if they deal would have worked without him being included.

[@WaveChronicles0]

He was in NY for 5 years..we did wait on Randle.

[@pastormiguel9]

Ouch…losing Dante D his emotional spark and 3 shooting they gonna miss!

[@realtalk6720]

Yall got towns, that's a win in the trade if you understand real basketball

[@alexjjgreen]

Josh Hart averaging 50MPG this season...

[@Universal_Bias]

They lost their #2 scoring threat. They did not get better. Randle will not replace Kat's numbers. You know, I forgot during the off-season how much fake news the nba toss around.

[@glloyd8625]

As a knicks fan. I'm routing for the Twolves. They got some great players, ill be happy for thier success.

[@selomkiflemariam]

This lady repeated what the man exactly said about his own kids, and I'm not sure why she did that. 😂

[@cheddarcheese1030]

So nice of Rudy Gobert to make an appearance at the meet and greet 😂🎉Shouldve traded KAT for Jalen Green.. Wolves will be the #4 seed

[@LB3THEKID]

Say what you want about skill set but Julius randle and his production isn't different at all this trade doesn't do much

[@killadawgs456]

He Knows The Offense’s He Runs Is A Def A Big Key!!

[@citronialandmark476]

I'll say this on paper it looks good. But them boyz had chemistry and with Julius a bully in the post and the tough guy on the team Hmmmm. You also got rid of your big shot maker/hustle guy those are hard to find. I would have loved to see what they looked like with Randle back in the line up. I know he had shoulder surgery and what not. We'll see.......👀

[@oscarcolon7296]

Where can we stream nba

[@Bowditch200]

Still fcking miss Zack Lowe! ❤

[@BballBully]

5:49 Randle’s family heard the charlotte hornets rumors

[@peterpapamitoukas1661]

KAT is KLASS…great mentor to do that for his fans

[@professorFG]

We have some good players on this team with good heads on their shoulders.

[@AngeloMorales-u1e]

Kicks fans will never admit this but randles run was better than Melos and lead to a lot more than what Melos time in NY did

[@StayAlive1012]

Leon rose is the difference

[@kingfiggaz]

Why are you even comparing them? Just be a fan and root for both. They both played in two different nba times and had two different front offices and teams. Both Knick legends, both unappreciated when they were here

[@00superstar]

Not so .. kinda similar., both needed a point guard to make the game easier for them… could u imagine if Brunson played with prime melo

[@ConleyPMusic]

Now that Randle isn't on the Knicks, he will be loved.

[@Denizos95]

No comparison. When Melo came to NY, he was one of the five best players in the NBA. Melo, Tyson Chandler, an healthy Stoudemire and a good PG were right there as a contender.

[@rudycastillo1286]

Jalen brun is not a superstar no where near LMAO. Just an average all-star for sure....

[@christianflecha9546]

Tibs does not run anyone into the ground … anyone who says that either doesnt want to win or doesnt like to play defense… it has already been stated by knicks players that they view more films than on court practice, leave the rose injury excuse in the past already

[@winstonellis1240]

KAT can win a chip and MVP with NY😮

[@nathanaelgion2762]

As much as I would love to see KAT go off and win an MVP, this is Brunsons team. KAT needs to be a reliable #2. Knicks definitely have a chance to win it all. Would like them to grab one more piece for bench depth. They are extremely thin on forwards

[@Apexssb]

​@@nathanaelgion2762bridges might need to be the 2nd option. He is entering his prime and needs to excel. Towns as 3rd option would be better

[@Degreciarigoberto]

He said. Be da best virgins of ourselves 😂😂😂

[@HitPeace]

Why homegirl wearing a trenchcoat!?

[@jalen3590]

They won the championship on my MyLeague and I wasn’t even controlling them

[@icantbelieveitsnotbutter8851]

Rudy like the paint is empty now guys, feed me the ball lol

[@realkb64]

Sign fultz let him be 🔥 off the bench

[@MichaelJonahTV]

Calling it right now. Devo resigns with the Knicks after this season as he'll be a free agent and the Knicks will have more cap space due to the new TV deal.

[@4velion]

Regardless of showing the roster we all know Thibs will only play 7-8 players at least 37 minutes per game and run them in the ground!!!! If it wasn’t for him D. Rose would still be in the league!!!! Brunson better be careful!!!!

[@elh3945]

Kind of a head scratching trade Just gotta trust Leon Rose. Devo and Randle are tough players who will be missed for sure

[@priztucker]

It’s just not the same without Zach Lowe.

[@rpm2831]

We need another Power Forward

[@davidfranklin1203]

No one gonna say something about that deep breath

[@BrutusJrThe3rd]

I’m a Knick fan. The Wolves definitely won the trade

[@Derrick4Davidson]

I just put him in my starting line up 🏀

[@karlonharkless355]

The last 3pt center to win is Rasheed Wallace so I with this trade we winning

[@PatrickReynolds-q3d]

Worldwide Wendy is dirty work 😂😂😂😅

[@TheBlackSands]

The team chemistry with the t wolves is already off fanboys

[@raymondyu412]

Knicks need Mike Tyson!

[@leecrump9404]

The Twolves did win this trade no doubt

[@Johnny.Natural]

Kat has such a smooth shot if only he would jump a little he would be KD level

[@zeek11_]

Totally ignored the bates diop guy 😂💀 yal wrong espn

[@stephendaly8025]

Best starting 5 in the NBA... LOL

[@joshlynch6]

Boston and OKC have better starting 5's

[@Shabazzz-tl2s]

Minnesota gonna be good Julius Randall. They need somebody like him straight.

[@realtalk6720]

Nah, yall lose this trade. Trade gobert not towns. GM is a 🤡 and yall gonna see 🤣

[@whatlurks_]

It’s clear he doesn’t yet want to be in NYC 😂😂😂

[@TheByrdman610]

Randle sound like Paul George

[@808Buddha]

jb's unselfishness and high basketball iq reminds me of steph. KAT has always been a little lackadaisical so hopefully the knicks can untap his true potential with that current culture.

[@nyguy30rr98]

No shade but why do we have Cameron Payne

[@JA-ci8gq]

Im a knicks fan but "best starting 5 in the NBA right now" is wild. Constant disrespect to the Celtics lol

[@sonofyeshua2572]

You're not a Knicks fan stop it

[@WaveChronicles0]

3 players in Knicks starting 5 have recently averaged 20 ppg. Bridges/Hart/OG are ELITE defenders. Brunson is a top 5 pg. KAT is one of the best shooting bigs ever. It’s not disrespect.

[@s6xtrillion1]

Wolves definitely won this trade

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

Are the Wolves fans really happy about this trade 🤔

[@dekethefreak5284]

Yes. Fleeced. You will find out

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

@@dekethefreak5284 but KAT is obliviously a better player than Randle. Isn't he hurt alot aswell??

[@ItzzShazey]

@@jimmykarlsson2567Randle was only really hurt like twice in his whole time being with the knicks. Randle is arguably just as good as Kat and they also gave divo who was one of the main reasons they beat Philly in the playoffs (minus phillys bench and Embiid being injured while playing) this definitely will hurt the knicks. Especially when KAT doesn’t do what people expect of him every game. On top of that ihart is also gone who was a very crucial piece for them

[@douglasmennella4525]

Time to fire SAS??

[@SuperSpud360]

KAT & Brunson are defensive liabilities🫤 (but I like Brunson)

[@WeBleedOrangeNBlue]

Ju not happy lol as a Ju fan and Knicks fan I can 100% tell he Is not happy😂

[@yesnomaybe1220]

Windy on the Ozempic

[@egletonwoodside7636]

What a story.

[@_GODMODEON]

Dwight Howard would be perfect

[@rolandchestnut9076]

MAN I DOINT LIKE THAT BAD LUCK NUMBER THEY GAVE KAT NUMBER 32 THAT WAS EDDIE CURRY NUMBER AND WE ALL KNOW HOW THAT TURNED OUT 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@travisgordon3001]

Thibs don’t care about no depth

[@talkswithry2409]

Sky is the Limit

[@tae5257]

These delusional Knicks fans are like cowboys fans with their unrealistic expectations neither kat or Brunson is a superstar

[@Virgil200]

You sound like a sixer fan still mad that a Knicks team with half their roster bounced you out the first round.

[@shomarileary778]

Can you please educate us on who the superstars are in the league? If not just answer this one. Is SGA a superstar?

[@tae5257]

@@Virgil200I’m not I don’t care for either team but your fan base set they self up for failure every year you haven’t had a LEGIT SUPERSTAR since Patrick Ewing

[@MOTV583]

This guy is hating hard. 😂😂😂

[@shomarileary778]

@@tae5257 Carmelo Anthony isn’t a legit superstar now?

[@Shabz_Art1990]

knick have the best chance ever since melo was there or even further when patrick ewing was there.

[@Melvin-kq5we]

I didn't like the trade but we will see 🙄 😑

[@bigdoze172]

If kat is anything like brook lopez, then he probably has 8 yrs left

[@brandoni241]

Lol, all these people are now all of sudden Zach Lowe fans. Hey, if you guys had actually been subscribing and watching his podcast, he'd still have a job...

[@TheRealMusic4Life]

I mean he's good, but he's not gonna move the needle like that. I think the Knicks will be 10% better than last year.

[@nathanaelgion2762]

They were one win away from making the ECF and they lost OG after just 2 games into the Pacers series. Boston is obviously the team to beat, but if you're saying this move makes them 10% better, that might be exactly what they need.

[@djsalt5582]

Big Purr guarding Giannis in ECF? Not saying theyll get there but lets be real julius has always been an ox and they lost a big enforcer in this trade idk

[@OBJYN788]

Have you ever heard of Mitchell Robinson and OG?

[@cadecrusader]

I miss Woj now

[@FranciscoVillacis]

@FranciscoVillacis 2 seconds ago This trade $ucks, the Kat cow is worse then Randell, I wanted Randell out but not for kat the cow, he is a soft player. he is not a player you can count on to bring a championship that's why they trade his cow @$$. Edward couldn't ply with him because of his softness. The NBA should investigate the trade and block it from going through. Why add Donte to this trade WHY? Yes now you are telling us hw was not happy of course not Donte is a big lose to the team. As a Knick fan that I am I hope you never regret this move like you did with the melo trade @$$ holes 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@FranciscoVillacis]

@FranciscoVillacis 2 seconds ago This trade $ucks, the Kat cow is worse then Randell, I wanted Randell out but not for kat the cow, he is a soft player. he is not a player you can count on to bring a championship that's why they trade his cow @$$. Edward couldn't ply with him because of his softness. The NBA should investigate the trade and block it from going through. Why add Donte to this trade WHY? Yes now you are telling us hw was not happy of course not Donte is a big lose to the team. As a Knick fan that I am I hope you never regret this move like you did with the melo trade @$$ holes 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@migzz97]

Brian’s breathing though 😂 every breath sounds like he got the mic inside his mouth. Get Malika out of here!!! Rachel Nichols was the goat.

[@PickNY]

Yeah BIG PERK 🤣🤣🤣🏆🏆🏆

[@dearmas9068]

The Knixks got worse, and its hilarious

[@2thapublikk381]

Karl Anthony towns is soft it doesn't matter where he plays at

[@bluehefner426]

Knicks won this trade and it’s not close ppl really underrating Karl towns dude a 7 footer who can do everything on the court at a high level

[@jammer9941]

I think its early to say who won the trade when we haven't seen either team play yet with their respective addition.

[@bluehefner426]

@@jammer9941 Randle has a repaired broken shoulder he won’t be the same type of player trust me his game is all about banging around and getting physical he won’t be doing that anymore

[@BrooklynKnicksFan]

Memphis won in the Long term and Knicks won in the short term

[@jammer9941]

@@bluehefner426 you could very well be correct but I still think we have to see both in action first.