Knicks missing injured Karl-Anthony Towns as star sits out
Karl-Anthony Towns was injured late Saturday night against the Bulls, forcing him to miss his third game of the season with the Knicks. His inside and outside presence was greatly missed in Monday night's 103-94 loss to the Magic, with Tom Thibodeau lamenting what was a “no-energy game” for the Knicks. The Knicks officially named […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns questionable vs. Magic after knee injury scare
Karl-Anthony Towns, who limped back from the loss at Chicago, was listed by the Knicks as questionable for Monday's game against the Magic because of soreness in his right knee. The official diagnosis is right knee tendinopathy, also known as jumper's knee, which causes pain and inflammation under the kneecap. While this is not a […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns appears to avoid serious injury
CHICAGO — Karl-Anthony Towns was injured late in Saturday's loss to the Bulls and limped back to the locker room. However, the center appeared to have avoided anything serious as he was well enough to undergo a thorough post-match weightlifting session and no tests were deemed necessary. When asked how he was feeling, he replied, […]
What a difference a year makes for Karl-Anthony Towns’ All-Star vote
OKLAHOMA CITY — Karl-Anthony Towns' jump on the market for All-Star voting didn't go unnoticed by his teammates. “KAT, can you tell the difference between New York and Minnesota?” Josh Hart said Friday morning before the Knicks' 117-107 loss to the Thunder. “There's a million difference.” Towns, who had 17 points and 22 rebounds in […]
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 […]