Now is the chance for the Raptors to trade for Karl-Anthony Towns

"Prior to the New York Knicks butchering the Brooklyn Nets, the sky was falling in Gotham City. And it had been falling for quite some time. Even after the win, the Knicks are 3-7 in their last 10 games and tied with the Raptors in the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors are surging after plastering their last two West coast road trip foes on a back-to-back."

"The Raptors lack shooting. It's clear, despite their explosion against the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, that this is a problem. Immanuel Quickley has been on a down year (for himself) from deep. Gradey Dick's jumper has been wayward since entering the NBA. Brandon Ingram is heating up but still cool on the season. Sandro Mamukelashvili has found his jumper somehow one of the most important elements of the team. And there aren't too many shooters on the team beyond them."

"Meanwhile, Towns is one of the best big-man shooters in NBA history. His four seasons attempting at least 4.0 triples per game while shooting 40 percent on them is first in NBA history for centers. His pick and pop is a dramatic weapon that sees him as one of the most efficient pick-and-roll rollers in the league, more or less tied with Nikola Jokic. And this is a down year from him! His 3-point shooting is down to 36-percent accuracy."

The New York Knicks have struggled recently, posting a 3-7 record in their last ten games and falling into a tie with the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference standings. The Toronto Raptors have surged after dominant consecutive road wins on a back-to-back. Karl-Anthony Towns has experienced declines in scoring and offensive efficiency this season and remains a defensive liability when paired with Jalen Brunson. Towns carries a large contract through 2027-28 with a player option exceeding $60 million, increasing trade feasibility. The Raptors lack consistent outside shooting, and Towns' elite shooting and pick-and-pop abilities would supply needed floor spacing. Toronto's roster construction could help mask Towns' defensive shortcomings while maximizing his offensive strengths.

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