Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Likely to play against Atlanta
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Towns (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinals matchup against the Hawks.
Towns is expected to suit up in his second straight contest Wednesday despite dealing with right knee patellar tendinopathy. Towns has been scorching the nets from behind the arc this season, converting 44.7 percent of his 10.5 three-point attempts per contest.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Shines in victory Monday
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Towns racked up 24 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks across 36 minutes in Monday's 113-108 win over the Raptors.
Towns extended his double-double streak to 13 outings while stuffing the stat sheet on both ends of the floor. Moreover, the big man hit a huge three-pointer to ice the game in the final seconds. The 29-year-old returned to game action after missing Saturday's loss to Detroit due to right knee patellar tendonopathy, though he didn't miss a beat while leading the Knicks in points and rebounds against Toronto. Towns has logged three consecutive 20-plus-point outings, and in all three games he totaled at least 15 rebounds while shooting 40.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Gets green light Monday
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Towns (knee) is available for Monday's game against Toronto, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Towns will return to game action following a one-game absence due to right knee patellar tendonopathy. The big man should shoulder his normal workload Monday, and in his last five outings the superstar has averaged 21.6 points, 15.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 blocks while shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc in 34.8 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Iffy for Monday
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Towns (knee) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Raptors, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Towns is in danger of missing his second consecutive outing due to right knee patellar tendonopathy. The star big man has been on a tear as of late, and in his last five outings he has averaged 21.6 points, 15.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 blocks while shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc across 34.8 minutes per game. If Towns is sidelined, Jericho Sims and Precious Achiuwa are candidates for an increased role.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Ruled out for Saturday
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Towns (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
The Knicks will miss their best player over the last four weeks, as Towns has been dominant down low on both ends of the court during a torrid stretch that has seen him record 12 straight double-doubles between Nov. 12 and Dec. 5. His absence will open the door for more minutes for players such as Precious Achiuwa and Jericho Sims. Towns' next chance to play will come against the Raptors on Monday.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable for Saturday
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Towns is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons due to patellar tendonopathy in his right knee.
Towns hasn't been listed on the team's injury report of late, so this knee issue appears to be a recent development. The team will monitor his status closely leading up to tipoff to determine his availability for Saturday.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Keeps streak alive
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Towns chipped in 27 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 39 minutes during Thursday's 125-101 win over the Hornets.
Towns continues to anchor the Knicks on both ends of the court with his stellar two-way play. The big man extended his streak to 12 consecutive double-doubles, averaging 25.4 points, 13.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in that stretch while shooting 52.9 percent from the floor and 39.7 percent from three-point range.
Towns provided 23 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 15 rebounds and two blocks across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 121-106 win over the Magic.
Towns was one of six Knicks who scored in double digits in this comfortable win, but the star center took things one step further and led the team in points, rebounds and blocks while dominating the duo of Wendell Carter and Moritz Wagner on offense. Towns has recorded 11 straight double-doubles while notching at least 20 points eight times in that span, so his two-way play has been outstanding. The move to center has benefited Towns from a fantasy perspective, and he's been one of the most productive players in that position through the first six weeks of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Collects 19 rebounds in win
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Towns logged 14 points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 118-85 victory over New Orleans.
Towns racked up a game-high 19 rebounds in the blowout victory, tying his season-high figure set during a Nov. 4 loss to Houston. The 29-year-old four-time All-Star has excelled as one of the top big men in fantasy since being traded from the Timberwolves to the Knicks this past offseason, averaging a robust 25.3 points, 13.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.4 three-pointers in 33.3 minutes per game while shooting a career-high 45.5 percent from downtown over 19 contests. Towns has seen his rebounding rate skyrocket as New York's starting center after playing at the four in the past three seasons in Minnesota, and he should continue to be an elite source of boards for fantasy managers going forward.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: All-around showcase in victory
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Towns contributed 19 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 99-98 win over Charlotte.
Towns did a little bit of everything for New York in Friday's narrow victory, recording team-high-tying marks in rebounds and blocks while handing out a handful of assists and finishing second on the team in scoring. Towns has gotten off to a hot start this season with the Knicks, having recorded a double-double in all but two outings. He has now handed out at least five dimes in six contests.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in loss to Dallas
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Towns posted 25 points (7-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and one block across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 129-114 loss to Dallas.
Towns has been an absolute double-double machine this season, and the star big man reached that outcome for the eighth consecutive contest. He's averaging 27.8 points and 13.1 boards per contest in that span while shooting 55.2 percent from the floor. Despite being traded to New York from Minnesota only a few weeks before the start of training camp, Towns had adjusted well to life in New York and remains one of the most productive big men in The Association.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Monster double-double in win
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Towns had 30 points (12-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 145-118 victory over Denver.
Towns had one of his most efficient performances of the season Monday, and this stat line carries an added value when considering he dealt with the threat of Nikola Jokic throughout the entire game. Towns extended his streak of double-doubles to seven consecutive appearances. His numbers have been absolutely elite in that stretch thanks to averages of 28.1 points, 13.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Set to play
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Towns (calf) has been cleared to play Monday against the Nuggets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Towns carried a questionable tag leading up to Monday's tipoff, but he's now been cleared by the team's training staff to run the floor. He's produced at a high level over his last five appearances, averaging 29.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.4 minutes.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Nursing left calf injury
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Towns is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a left calf contusion.
Towns was able to play through a left knee injury earlier in November, though he was forced to sit against the Nets on Nov. 15. He now appears to be working through a calf injury, and if he's unable to play Monday, Jericho Sims would likely be inserted into the Knicks' starting lineup. For the month of November, Towns has averaged 27.4 points on 52.1 percent shooting (including 41.7 percent from three on 6.5 3PA/G), 12.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 33.9 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Sizzles with 34 points in win
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Towns posted 34 points (12-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 victory over the Suns.
The Knicks are getting what they asked for with the Towns trade. Towns notched his fifth consecutive double-double against a struggling Phoenix squad, and he's hit that threshold 12 times through 14 games. Expect another big night from Towns as they meet Utah, another team that's struggling in the interior.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in 25 minutes
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Towns recorded 24 points (8-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during Monday's 134-106 win over the Wizards.
Towns needed only 25 minutes to record his fourth consecutive double-double -- and 11th over the last 12 games. Even though Towns has struggled defensively at times, his two-way impact can't be overlooked. He's averaging 27.9 points, 12.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and a combined 1.8 steals-plus-blocks in nine outings in November.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Fills stat sheet in return Sunday
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Towns closed Sunday's 114-104 win over the Nets with 26 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes.
Towns returned to the hardwood after a one-game absence and posted an impressive stat line, leading the Knicks in points and rebounds while ending second in assists behind Jalen Brunson's 10. Towns has been excellent with his new squad and has recorded 10 double-doubles in his first 12 games with New York. The star big man is averaging 28.4 points, 13.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game since the beginning of November.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Will play Sunday
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Towns (knee) is available for Sunday's game against Brooklyn, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Towns was a game-time call for Sunday's game after missing Friday's contest against the Nets due to a left knee contusion, but he was able to go through pregame warmups and will start. Since Nov. 1, Towns has averaged 28.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 35.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Game-time call Sunday
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Coach Tom Thibodeau said Towns (knee), who is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets, will warm up with the intention of playing, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Towns missed Friday's win over the Nets due to a left knee contusion, though his ability to go through pregame warmups is a promising sign for his availability. If the big man remains sidelined, Jericho Sims will likely get the starting nod once again.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable to face Nets
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Towns (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Towns missed Friday's win with a left knee contusion, and the star big man is+ in danger of missing a second straight contest. Jericho Sims got the start Friday and might remain with the first unit if Towns is unable to suit up Sunday.
