{"id":329784,"date":"2025-10-08T23:32:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T23:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/329784\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T23:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T23:32:11","slug":"how-to-watch-the-timberwolves-knicks-preseason-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/329784\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Watch the Timberwolves-Knicks Preseason Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been one year and one week since Karl-Anthony Towns traded in his snow boots for Broadway lights. One year since the Timberwolves and Knicks shocked the league with the blockbuster that sent KAT to New York in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and the draft pick that became rookie Joan Beringer. One year since Minnesota fans woke up wondering if they\u2019d just traded away their franchise cornerstone or escaped salary-cap hell with seconds to spare.<\/p>\n

Now, the reunion\u2019s here. Wolves vs. Knicks. Towns vs. his old crew. Randle\u2019s revenge game. A meaningless preseason matchup\u2026 that absolutely means something.<\/p>\n

The Trade Heard Around the World<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s rewind to October 2024. The Wolves were a team on the rise but trapped in the financial labyrinth known as the second apron. Tim Connelly saw the storm coming. Towns\u2019 contract was a luxury-tax time bomb. Keeping him alongside Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards, and the rest of the core would\u2019ve pushed the Wolves into a financial zone so dangerous it would make even the Lakers flinch.<\/p>\n

So Connelly did the unthinkable: he called up the Knicks.<\/p>\n

Fans were gutted. You don\u2019t just move on from your decade-long franchise face overnight. But here\u2019s the crazy thing: it worked out for both sides.<\/p>\n

A Year Later: Everyone\u2019s Eating<\/p>\n

The Wolves didn\u2019t fall off. Despite a season-long flirtation with the play-in round, they clawed back to a second consecutive Western Conference Finals. Anthony Edwards leveled up again, Gobert stayed healthy, and Julius Randle finally clicked and embraced his role as Minnesota\u2019s #2.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Knicks also reached the Conference Finals before running into the buzzsaw known as Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the fun \u201cwhat if\u201d that nobody talks about: if both teams had just won one more series, we would\u2019ve gotten Timberwolves vs. Knicks in the 2025 NBA Finals. Imagine that\u2026<\/p>\n

It would\u2019ve been chaos. It still might be.<\/p>\n

This preseason matchup doesn\u2019t count for anything, but it feels like a teaser trailer for something we might see in June 2026.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Wolves-Knicks, one year later. A reunion. A \u201cwhat if.\u201d A little preseason nostalgia sprinkled with future Finals intrigue. It doesn\u2019t count in the standings, but it counts in all the ways that actually matter: pride, validation, and petty satisfaction.<\/p>\n

So tune in. The basketball gods were favorable to us and put this must-watch matchup on NBA TV. For those of you who prefer your mind\u2019s eye instead of a screen, you can also listen to the game on KFAN FM, the Wolves app, or iHeart Radio. Because someday, when the Wolves and Knicks actually meet in June, we\u2019ll look back at this meaningless October night at Madison Square Garden and say, \u201cThat\u2019s where it started.\u201d<\/p>\n

And for those of you trying to watch every second of Wolves basketball this season, FanDuel Sports Network North is offering a 30-day free trial for Wolves fans. Use the promo code SBNFALL30 and lock it in now.<\/p>\n

Because let\u2019s face it\u2014this season\u2019s shaping up to be epic, and you don\u2019t want to miss the sequel.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been one year and one week since Karl-Anthony Towns traded in his snow boots for Broadway lights. One year since the Timberwolves and Knicks shocked the league with the blockbuster that sent KAT to New York in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and the draft pick that became rookie Jean Baringer. One year since Minnesota fans woke up wondering if they\u2019d just traded away their franchise cornerstone\u2014or escaped salary-cap hell with seconds to spare.<\/p>\n

Now, the reunion\u2019s here. Wolves vs. Knicks. Towns vs. his old crew. Edwards vs. Madison Square Garden. Randle\u2019s revenge game. A meaningless preseason matchup\u2026 that absolutely means something.<\/p>\n

And yes, the basketball gods have done us a favor: this one\u2019s on NBA TV. Finally, a preseason game you can actually watch without digging through Reddit threads and questionable streaming links.<\/p>\n

The Trade Heard Around the (Cold) World<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s rewind to October 2024. The Wolves were a team on the rise but trapped in the financial labyrinth known as the second apron. Tim Connelly\u2014Minnesota\u2019s front-office wizard and resident capologist\u2014saw the storm coming. Towns\u2019 contract was a luxury-tax time bomb. Keeping him alongside Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards, and the rest of the core would\u2019ve pushed the Wolves into a financial zone so dangerous it made even the Lakers flinch.<\/p>\n

So Connelly did the unthinkable: he called up the Knicks.<\/p>\n

New York, desperate for another All-Star to pair with Jalen Brunson, said, \u201cYes, please.\u201d Minnesota shipped KAT east, and in return got Julius Randle (an emotional rollercoaster disguised as a power forward), Donte DiVincenzo (a Villanova guy\u2014so, automatically a chemistry guy), and the 18th pick that became Jean Baringer (aka \u201cFrench Naz Reid Jr.\u201d).<\/p>\n

Fans were gutted. You don\u2019t just move on from your decade-long franchise face overnight. But here\u2019s the crazy thing: it worked out for both sides.<\/p>\n

A Year Later: Everyone\u2019s Eating<\/p>\n

The Wolves didn\u2019t fall off. Despite the usual midseason drama and a few \u201cis Finch safe?\u201d whispers, they clawed back to a second consecutive Western Conference Finals. Anthony Edwards leveled up again, Gobert stayed healthy, and Naz Reid kept being everyone\u2019s favorite \u201cif he played in New York, he\u2019d be an All-Star\u201d guy.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Knicks finally felt like the Knicks. Towns thrived under Tom Thibodeau\u2019s structured chaos, Brunson made another leap, and Madison Square Garden turned into a Broadway version of Target Center\u2014with fewer flannel shirts and more expensive cocktails. New York reached the Eastern Conference Finals before running into the buzzsaw known as Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the fun \u201cwhat if\u201d that nobody talks about: if both teams had just won one more series, we would\u2019ve gotten Timberwolves vs. Knicks in the 2025 NBA Finals. Imagine that. KAT vs. Ant. Randle vs. New York. It would\u2019ve been chaos. It still might be.<\/p>\n

This preseason matchup doesn\u2019t count for anything\u2014but it feels like a teaser trailer for something we might see in June 2026.<\/p>\n

1. The Karl-Anthony Towns Revenge Factor<\/p>\n

You know KAT\u2019s circling this one. Even if it\u2019s just preseason, the man\u2019s wired for pride. Expect a few early fadeaway jumpers and at least one \u201cy\u2019all miss me yet?\u201d glance toward the Wolves bench.<\/p>\n

2. Julius Randle\u2019s Return to the Garden<\/p>\n

Randle\u2019s relationship with Knicks fans was always complicated\u2014like watching Ross and Rachel argue for 10 seasons straight. But this is a chance for him to walk into MSG with the swagger of \u201cI told you so.\u201d Expect some side-eye from the crowd and maybe a few passive-aggressive boos.<\/p>\n

3. The Backup Point Guard Battle<\/p>\n

Mike Conley Jr. remains the steady hand, but who\u2019s next in line? Bones Hyland looks like the early favorite\u2014he\u2019s been confident, creative, and occasionally reckless in all the fun ways. Rob Dillingham\u2019s struggled, but the Garden\u2019s been good to him before. If there\u2019s any place for a comeback game, it\u2019s here.<\/p>\n

4. Johnny Juzang: The Human Heat Check<\/p>\n

Every team has a \u201cwhy isn\u2019t he playing more?\u201d guy. For Minnesota, it\u2019s Johnny Juzang. After lighting up Indiana like a Netflix Christmas tree, Juzang\u2019s fighting for that 15th roster spot. If he hits a couple of threes tonight, Wolves Twitter will go full \u201cStart Johnny!\u201d mode by morning.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be honest: preseason basketball is glorified stretching. No one\u2019s diving for loose balls or running switch-heavy defenses. But it\u2019s also where identity starts forming. The Wolves can\u2019t afford to coast\u2014not in the West, not with Ant\u2019s prime knocking. The Thunder and Pacers just proved what happens when young teams play with relentless energy.<\/p>\n

If the Wolves want to go from \u201creally good\u201d to \u201ctitle contender,\u201d it starts in games like this\u2014finding rhythm, building cohesion, and setting the tone.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Wolves-Knicks, one year later. A reunion. A \u201cwhat if.\u201d A little preseason nostalgia sprinkled with future Finals intrigue. It doesn\u2019t count in the standings, but it counts in all the ways that actually matter: pride, validation, and petty satisfaction.<\/p>\n

So tune in. NBA TV, KFAN FM, the Wolves app\u2014whatever you\u2019ve got. Because someday, when the Wolves and Knicks actually meet in June, we\u2019ll look back at this meaningless October night at Madison Square Garden and say, \u201cThat\u2019s where it started.\u201d<\/p>\n

And for those of you trying to watch every second of Wolves basketball this season, FanDuel Sports Network North is offering a 30-day free trial for Wolves fans. Use the promo code SBNFALL30 and lock it in now.<\/p>\n

Because let\u2019s face it\u2014this season\u2019s shaping up to be epic, and you don\u2019t want to miss the sequel.<\/p>\n

\"Minnesota<\/a><\/p>\n

Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

First 5,000 using the code SBNFALL30 get a free monthNever miss a Timberwolves game. Stream all season long with FanDuel Sports Network<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s been one year and one week since Karl-Anthony Towns traded in his snow boots for Broadway lights.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":329785,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3768],"tags":[7,304,6,1136,191,3810,3806,1369],"class_list":{"0":"post-329784","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-york-knicks","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-knicks","10":"tag-nba","11":"tag-new-york","12":"tag-new-york-knicks","13":"tag-newyork","14":"tag-newyorkknicks","15":"tag-timberwolves-game-previews"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/115341160943101222","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=329784"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329784\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/329785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=329784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=329784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=329784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}