Locker room footage shows the Timberwolves may regret the hasty trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves knew the risky nature of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade before agreeing to it. The front office, coaching staff and everyone involved in the decision were aware of the consequences of leaving a player who had defined the franchise for nearly a decade.

But they all also knew they had to do what was best for the team and its goal of winning a championship, regardless of what the fan base or outsiders might think. It's important to remember that the first few times New York tried to force the deal, Minnesota stood firm and only relented when Donte DiVincenzo and the first-round pick were finally included.

It will likely be months before we can truly call this trade a success or failure. But in the meantime, there are clues we can look for to get an idea of ​​how this whole thing might play out. One such reference comes from the recent documentary film starring Anthony Edwards. From 5.

In the ninth episode of the ten-part series, an excerpt from the Wolves' now iconic Game 6 victory over the Denver Nuggets from the 2024 playoffs was shown. After Minnesota beat Denver, the team met in the locker room and decided when they would travel to the Mile High City for Game 7.

After they decided to fly out the next day, Ant praised Karl-Anthony Towns highly. “This morning we said, ‘KAT, make the right play, trust everyone, make the right play.’ And I want to tell you, you made the right play every time tonight,” he said.

Those were big words of respect and motivation that showed meaningful chemistry between Edwards and Towns. It's a clip that makes KAT's departure seem all the more disappointing given the chemistry he and his teammates had during the crucial period of the Timberwolves' epic playoff run.

Of course, this moment alone isn't proof that Julius Randle won't do just as well in Minnesota. But the loss of the hard-earned chemistry Towns had with Ant and many others on the roster is magnified by this moment. It still makes sense why the Timberwolves ultimately made their blockbuster trade, but a meaningful interaction like this will likely be heartbreaking for the fan base.

Regard From 5 only on Netflix.