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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 8 MIN

Karl-Anthony Towns heads to NBA Finals with the Knicks, two seasons after Timberwolves trade

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The matchup in the NBA Finals is set. The San Antonio Spurs knocked out the Timberwolves earlier in the playoffs. Now, the Spurs will face a notable former Wolves player Karl-Anthony Towns, along with the rest of the New York Knicks.It’s the Knicks first time in the finals since 1999, when they lost the title to the Spurs. The rematch starts Wednesday in San Antonio. Sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the finals, the Minnesota Vikings’ new general manager and why the Lynx can’t seem to help but be on top.

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