What roster holes do the Knicks need to shore up as the trade deadline nears? That question and more in the latest edition of our mailbag.

The Knicks led by at least 20 points for the final 31 minutes as Tom Thibodeau, infamously uncomfortable with large leads, emptied his bench with nine minutes left. It was Randle’s first game against the Knicks since his contract extension talks went nowhere and he was shipped to the Timberwolves for Towns.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, despite an outstanding performance from Victor Wembanyama. The French center impressed not only his teammates but also his rivals, with Karl-Anthony Towns offering his thoughts on the young star’s performance.

Karl-Anthony Towns is looking forward to visiting the Timberwolves as a member of the Knicks for the first time.

Karl-Anthony Towns returned to Minnesota with two planned video tributes as he gushed about the “warm feeling” of stepping back in the Target Center.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points, 20 rebounds and six assists against his former team in his return to Minnesota. He shot 10-for-12, including 5-for-5 from three-point range.

Karl-Anthony Towns talks about his relationship with the Timberwolves since the blockbuster trade.

That’s what made it so surprising when New York brought in Karl-Anthony Towns on the eve of training camp. In a vacuum, swinging a deal for a 28-year-old four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection doesn’t require too much justification — even when he’s set to make $220.