Karl-Anthony Towns Shocked by Trade to Knicks After Personal Notification

Towns learned of his trade from Timberwolves president Tim Connelly just minutes before the news broke online.

Karl-Anthony Towns was informed of his trade to the New York Knicks by Timberwolves president Tim Connelly during a personal visit to Towns' home.
The trade news was publicly announced by NBA insider Shams Charania only four minutes after Towns was informed.
The trade involved a three-team deal that sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Timberwolves, with Towns going to the Knicks.
Towns expressed respect for Connelly's face-to-face notification, acknowledging the personal touch in a typically impersonal business.
Despite the unexpected trade, Towns is optimistic about achieving success with the Knicks in the upcoming season.