Trades are sometimes unpredictable and Friday's news hit hard even with years of "Towns to the Knicks" rumors as a paper trail. But the human element to this deal hit even harder and has Wolves fans wondering why they would trade Towns ahead of one of the most anticipated seasons in franchise history.

The blockbuster trade between the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks is not official yet. The move, which will send Karl-Anthony Towns to New York

The NBA was hit with a monster trade between two legitimate championship contenders just days before most of the league’s teams report to training camp for the new season. Karl-Anthony Towns is now a member of the New York Knicks.