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The door could still be open for a Karl-Anthony Towns Timberwolves reunion down the road

A Karl-Anthony Towns return may not be on the immediate horizon, but the NBA’s unpredictability means Minnesota should never completely close that door.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:00 PM
The door could still be open for a Karl-Anthony Towns Timberwolves reunion down the road
Key Things to Know
  • Shams Charania reported that prior contract extension talks between Karl-Anthony Towns and Minnesota had stagnated.
  • Towns is expected to agree to a new deal with the New York Knicks.
  • Second apron financial restrictions previously forced the Timberwolves to trade Towns to avoid losing draft capital.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Karl-Anthony Towns could potentially reunite with the Minnesota Timberwolves later in his career, according to commentary examining his standing with the franchise. Although Shams Charania reported that past contract extension talks between Towns and Minnesota had stagnated prior to his departure, Towns is currently projected to secure a new contract and spend the remainder of his prime playing for the New York Knicks.

Towns previously expressed a desire to spend his entire NBA career with Minnesota before salary cap restrictions and second-apron implications prompted a trade. Comparisons were drawn to former Timberwolves stars Kevin Garnett and Kevin Love, who demonstrated that franchise figures can return to their original teams in the closing stages of their careers.

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