Karl-Anthony Towns agrees to extend $ 224 million over four years with Timberwolves

This is a big commitment from Timberwolves and we did it as quickly as possible. From 2024 to 25, Towns will make $ 224 million in four years and $ 70 million in the next two seasons.

The deal was formally agreed at the beginning of Friday. Due to NBA rules, Towns and Timberwolves had to wait until July 1st — and it was past midnight in the east — to close their deal.

During the 2021-22 season, the town, like many other players, suffered from wrist injuries and skillfully bounced off a few years of rough years when infected with COVID-19. I did. The virus broke out for him, especially near his home, when his mother died early in the pandemic in 2020 after the NBA was dormant.

Entering the NBA’s eighth season, the 26-year-old continued to diversify aggressive games with Chris Finch’s system and was willing to put the ball in the basket. His versatility wasn’t as obvious as when he won the All-Star Weekend 3-point shoot contest, but he’s still a post player in his mind.

In the final three games, when Minnesota lost six games to Memphis in the first round of the playoffs, Towns averaged 26.3 points, 12.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. During his regular season, he posted his career’s best 60-point match in San Antonio on March 14th, 36 minutes.

Towns was eligible for another Supermax contract by being selected as the All-NBA for Team 3. This is the second contract extension received from Timberwolves since it was first drafted from Kentucky in 2015.