Karl-Anthony Towns has big night as Knicks squeak out win over Nets
Other than some big rebounds from Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart near the paint, the Knicks' performance on Tuesday wasn't all that impressive. They slumped, their offense inexplicably disappearing for most of the fourth quarter, and Brooklyn was one shot away from its worst loss of the season. But in the end, the Knicks didn't […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton has trouble slowing down Karl-Anthony Towns
After a 1-5 road trip Tuesday morning, Nick Claxton said this season has been “frustrating” due to the number of losses and injuries the Nets have endured. He also admitted that he hasn't been at his best this season due to a new defensive scheme under first-year coach Jordi Fernandes. “Honestly, I don't think we've […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart ‘fine’ as they battle injuries
Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart both participated in Sunday's practice, but are listed as questionable for the Knicks' MLK Day matinee against the Hawks. Towns has missed the past two games with a problem with his right thumb, and Hart played through soreness in his left shoulder, which he suffered in the third quarter of […]
Knicks blow big lead in OT win vs. 76ers without Karl-Anthony Towns
PHILADELPHIA — The Knicks missed KAT and the 76ers were without the majority of their team. With Karl-Anthony Towns out with a sprained right thumb and, as the Post first reported, a chip in the same finger bone, the Knicks blew a 16-point lead in the first half and forced overtime Wednesday. They narrowly won […]
Karl-Anthony Towns out of Knicks’ lineup vs. 76ers with new injury
PHILADELPHIA — Karl-Anthony Towns is once again out of the Knicks lineup due to a recent injury. Towns missed three games earlier this season with a sore knee and will miss Wednesday's game against the 76ers after being reported for injury with a sprained right thumb, according to Stephen Bondy. Sixers centers Joel Embiid (left […]
Knicks hoping Karl-Anthony Towns will be good-to-go vs. 76ers after thumb scare
The Knicks expect Karl-Anthony Towns to perform well in Wednesday's game in Philadelphia. The four-time All-Star is listed as questionable for the game against the 76ers after suffering what the Knicks say is a sprained right thumb in Monday's loss to the Pistons at the Garden. Towns played through an injury in the first half, […]
Karl-Anthony Towns coy about thumb injury in possible Knicks concern
When asked about his thumb injury while shooting, Karl-Anthony Towns shyly repeated four times, “That's what it is,” with his hands in his pockets in the locker room after the game. “It's that simple,” the center said. Still, Towns was clearly bothered for much of Monday's loss to the Pistons after slamming his hand into […]
Karl-Anthony Towns returns in style to carry Knicks to win
Karl-Anthony Towns returned and got the Knicks back on track. After missing last year's tournament with a sore knee, the star center led New York's offense to a 112-98 win over the last-place Raptors, dropping 27 points to help the Knicks end a season-high three-game losing streak. Contributed. The Knicks (25-13) got top marks from […]
Karl-Anthony Towns’ knee injury is common but not to be taken lightly
Karl-Anthony Towns patellar tendinopathy is very common among basketball players and is mostly treated conservatively with physical therapy. However, expert surgeons say it can also be debilitating and lead to further damage or surgery. “This is the most common injury seen in basketball players. Half the time it's not classified as an injury because it's […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride may sit vs. Raptors
The Knicks have listed Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride as questionable for Wednesday's home game against the Raptors following their absences from Monday's loss to the Magic. Tom Thibodeau played fill-in starter Jericho Sims alongside Precious Achiuwa at times to counter Orlando's size and offensive rebounding ability. But the Knicks missed the inside-outside presence of […]