The Knicks eventually incorporated a third team, the Charlotte Hornets, into the agreement. When the dust had settled, New York had brought in Towns and the draft rights to international center James Nnaji, while the Timberwolves had added Randle, DiVincenzo, Bates-Diop, and a top-13 protected Detroit Pistons Pistons' 2025 first-round pick.

After making a blockbuster deal to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Knicks are all-in on a championship. But making such a large trade ratchets up the pressure.