The Knicks led by at least 20 points for the final 31 minutes as Tom Thibodeau, infamously uncomfortable with large leads, emptied his bench with nine minutes left. It was Randle’s first game against the Knicks since his contract extension talks went nowhere and he was shipped to the Timberwolves for Towns.

Karl-Anthony Towns is a big reason behind the New York Knicks recent success, and people are beginning to take note of his achievements. Perhaps the biggest sign towards his improvement came in Thursday's win against his former Minnesota Timberwolves team where he made them regret trading him in the first place.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points, 20 rebounds and six assists against his former team in his return to Minnesota. He shot 10-for-12, including 5-for-5 from three-point range.

With the two sides preparing to square off Thursday night, in an emotional homecoming for Towns, who spent his first nine pro seasons with the Wolves, a reminder will come: Both the Knicks and Timberwolves are still molding their new identities, though not all the mystery is because of the three aforementioned players.

On Thursday night, the New York Knicks played the Timberwolves in Minnesota. Karl-Anthony Towns made his return to the Target Center for the first time. He ha

What Carmelo Anthony had to say about Karl-Anthony Towns after the Knicks' blowout win.

The former Timberwolves star said, "I'm just appreciative of this opportunity to be back in a place I called home and I have so many great memories at, able to play here against guys I actually played with.

The Minnesota Timberwolves regaled Karl-Anthony Towns with an emotional tribute video before tip-off against the New York Knicks.

Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby combined for 62 points in the Knicks' fourth straight win, 139-125 over the Raptors on Monday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13-for-15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-125 on Monday night.