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Knicks roster after Karl-Anthony Towns trade

New York adds the All-Star big to join stars Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges.

Former No. 1 overall pick Karl-Anthony Towns is headed to New York after playing his first nine NBA seasons with Minnesota.

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The New York Knicks capped off an active offseason with a blockbuster 3-team trade for All-Star big Karl-Anthony Towns.

Before the Knicks tip off the 2024-25 season against the Boston Celtics on Oct. 22 (7:30 ET, TNT), here’s a look at the team’s projected lineup and roster.


Projected starting five

  • Jalen Brunson
  • Josh Hart
  • OG Anunoby
  • Mikal Bridges
  • Karl-Anthony Towns

Key reserves

  • Precious Achiuwa
  • Miles McBride
  • Cameron Payne
  • Mitchell Robinson
  • Landry Shamet

Full roster

Here is the Knicks training camp roster after trading for Towns.

Guards:

  • Jalen Brunson
  • Josh Hart
  • Tyler Kolek
  • Miles McBride
  • Cam Payne
  • Landry Shamet

Forwards:

  • Precious Achiuwa
  • OG Anunoby
  • Mikal Bridges
  • Pacome Dadiet
  • Kevin McCullar Jr.
  • Jacob Toppin

Centers:

  • Ariel Hukporti
  • Mitchell Robinson
  • Jericho Sims
  • Karl-Anthony Towns

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