There was always a good relationship between Towns and Edwards, even as Edwards became the organization’s top priority in recent seasons, taking a spot Towns had held since the team took him No. 1 overall in 2015. Their relationship never faltered in the face of outside chatter that might have driven other teammates apart.

Karl-Anthony Towns shared a heartfelt goodbye to the Timberwolves on social media Wednesday as his trade to the Knicks became official.

The pieces they received in return have the Wolves confident that they can still be a contender in the Western Conference.