In a recent episode of the popular podcast “Club Shay Shay,” former Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns opened up about his willingness to take a pay cut to help keep the Timberwolves competitive. Towns revealed that he was ready to take a pay cut of over $100 million to ensure the team’s success.
“I was willing to make financial sacrifices similar to those made by Jalen Brunson, who accepted a significant reduction in his salary to stabilize his team,” Towns shared on the podcast. “We can keep it all together. If we can keep it together right, show me.”
Despite Towns’ readiness to take a pay cut, the Timberwolves decided to trade him to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster deal. The trade, which also involved Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, was motivated by the Timberwolves’ need to address their salary cap situation.
Towns’ openness about his willingness to take a pay cut highlights his commitment to the team and his desire to see the Timberwolves succeed. While the trade reshapes the conversation around his future, it also underscores the financial challenges that NBA teams face in maintaining competitive rosters.
