Tom Thibodeau ‘a different man’ with Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns was coached by Tom Thibodeau for 2¹/₂ seasons early in his NBA career in Minnesota, but they didn't always see eye to eye on the young big man's development. Even before reuniting with the Knicks, Towns said any issues between them had already been “squashed” and “ended years ago.” Towns, 29, said after […]
Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart propel Knicks past Jazz for ninth straight win
Killing their top two point guards wasn't enough to prevent the Knicks from facing the hapless Jazz. Although All-Star Jalen Brunson and sixth man Miles McBride are out of the lineup with injuries, the Knicks are still on their way to nine straight wins and hope to pick up where they left off with a […]
Karl-Anthony Towns’ foul-trouble issues aren’t going away
ORLANDO, Fla. — The only thing consistently stopping Karl-Anthony Towns is foul trouble. Amidst a strong start with his new franchise, the center has become increasingly susceptible to personal fouls, especially early in games, an area that both Towns and his coaches acknowledge needs adjustment. An adjustment to at least avoid unnecessary fouls. Karl-Anthony Towns […]
Playing on Christmas is extra special for Karl-Anthony Towns this year
Karl-Anthony Towns' fondest childhood Christmas memories involved the NBA. He sat on the couch with his father, Carl Towns Sr., and watched the game, imagining himself one day playing in a nationally televised showcase. Wednesday won't be the first time he laces up his sneakers on Dec. 25, but it will be unique. Karl-Anthony Towns […]
Two women tackled on court at Knicks-Timberwolves game as Karl-Anthony Towns watches
On Thursday night, Knicks and Timberwolves fans enjoyed a little soccer with basketball. During the second quarter of the Knicks' 133-107 victory at Target Center, two fans rushed onto the court and were tackled by security. A security guard tackled one of the two fans and slammed him to the floor in front of Knicks […]
Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks to blowout win over Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — Julius Randle tried to take over Karl-Anthony Towns' big night, but he failed miserably. Randle, clearly with revenge in mind and a determined look on his face, was aggressive and angry, dropping 15 points in the first quarter. But his start was hotter than Steak's as the Knicks dominated the final three quarters […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns feeling all the love in Minnesota return
MINNEAPOLIS — For Karl-Anthony Towns, it was a winter wonderland lovefest. The center returned to snowy Minnesota Thursday night, where two video tributes were scheduled as Towns gushed about the “warm feeling” he felt returning to Target Center. One was before tipoff between the Knicks and the Timberwolves, and the other was during the game. […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t know what Minnesota greeting will be
ORLANDO — The NBA season is like a dog year. And having nine on the same team is unusual, especially in the era of Adam Silver's player empowerment/movement. From a local perspective, the last player Nick played for nine seasons with the franchise was Allan Houston nearly 20 years ago, but he missed 94 of […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns continues to dominate glass
Karl-Anthony Towns didn't miss a beat on the glass after a one-game hiatus due to a right knee issue. Towns grabbed 15 more rebounds in Monday's road win over the Raptors, making it the fourth consecutive game — and the 10th time already this season — that he has totaled at least that many boards. […]
How John Calipari helped Karl-Anthony Towns get over shock of Knicks trade
TORONTO — The morning after Karl-Anthony Towns was traded by the only NBA team he's ever known, the center received advice from a coach who was managing the emotions of a similarly high-profile transfer. “First of all, I would be surprised if I was an All-Star and got traded. And number two, I would be […]