The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a blockbuster trade involving All-Stars Julius Randle and Karl-Anthony Towns, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday night. The deal would see Randle and Donte DiVincenzo wind up in Minnesota and Towns in New York.

The All-Star big man was acquired in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick via the Detroit Pistons, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill has confirmed the deal is taking place.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are nearing a deal with the New York Knicks that would send Karl-Anthony Towns to the big apple for a package including Julius Randle and Karl-Anthony Towns, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

The New York Knicks are finalizing a trade for Minnesota Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns, multiple reports said Friday night.

The New York Knicks continue to build a roster that can contend for an NBA championship in ways the franchise hasn’t seen in at least two decades. The Knicks have reached a deal to acquire center-forward Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves,

The New York Knicks decided one blockbuster move wasn’t enough during their offseason, and perhaps they had one Villanova player too many days before training camp opened. And after all, what would the NBA be without a team attempting to shatter the Earth with a deal right before teams officially reconvene for the next season?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick.