Towns (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Along with the rest of New York's usual starting five, Towns will sit out Monday's contest. The star big man's final opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come Friday against Charlotte.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in win
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Towns logged 10 points (2-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 26 minutes of Thursday's 100-95 preseason win over Minnesota.
Towns had another tough night shooting the ball, which has been a theme in the preseason. Through three exhibitions, he's shooting 26.3 percent from the field with averages of 9.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.0 minutes per contest. His usage rate of 22.3 percent is also much lower than it was during the 2024-25 regular season (27.3 percent), but fantasy managers should be cautious about overreacting in the preseason.
Towns tallied six points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Saturday's 113-104 win over the 76ers.
Towns couldn't get going offensively during the team's second straight preseason game against Philadelphia in Abu Dhabi, shooting 25 percent from the field. However, he and the majority of New York's starters played limited minutes yet again. Towns and company will now get some rest before heading back to Madison Square Garden to take on the Timberwolves on Oct. 9.
Towns racked up 11 points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes during Thursday's 99-84 preseason win over the 76ers.
As expected, Towns and Jalen Brunson played limited minutes in the team's preseason opener in Abu Dhabi. However, Towns did make his presence felt, especially from the free-throw line, missing only one of his eight attempts. New York's two superstars will likely continue to play limited minutes throughout the preseason leading up to the season opener Oct. 22 against the Cavaliers.
Towns said Monday during New York's Media Day that he didn't undergo any procedures on his left finger or left knee over the summer, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Despite a report in June by Ramona Shelburne of ESPN that Towns had undergone treatment on his finger and knee, the veteran big man said the following Monday. "No, I did not have a knee surgery," Towns told Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. "Where are you hearing this? You came on media day to come and put that out there?" This is great news for the Knicks unless those injuries become lingering problems for the Kentucky product throughout the upcoming regular season. Towns played 72 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, which is the most he's played since the 2021-22 season with the Timberwolves.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Closes with another double-double
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Towns chipped in 22 points (8-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 125-108 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Towns ended what was a successful first season in New York, tabling his fourth straight double-double. Despite battling a knee concern, Towns left it all on the court Saturday, doing everything he could to try and get the Knicks over the line. Although the result was not what Knicks fans would have been hoping for, the Towns experiment was certainly a positive. Across 72 regular-season games, he put up averages of 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 35.0 minutes per contest.
Towns closed Thursday's 111-94 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 24 points (10-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes.
Despite playing through a knee injury, Towns delivered a noteworthy performance, recording his third straight double-double and his fifth in the past six games. While it has been a solid series for Towns, his lack of defensive contributions can't be ignored. He has now failed to record a single steal or block in four consecutive games. The Knicks will look to carry this momentum into Game 6, where a victory would then force a deciding game back in New York.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Good to go Thursday
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Towns (knee) is available for Thursday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Towns will shake off a questionable tag due to a left knee contusion and suit up in Thursday's win-or-go-home game. The star big man has been productive through four outings in this series, averaging 25.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 52.4 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from downtown across 34.3 minutes per contest.
Towns (knee), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers, will go through his pregame warmup and be a game-time decision, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Towns is in jeopardy of missing Thursday's win-or-go-home Game 5 due to a left knee contusion. The Knicks are expected to provide another update on the star big man's status ahead of tipoff at 8:00 p.m. ET. Towns is averaging 25.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 34.3 minutes per contest over four games in this series. During that span, he has recorded 52.4/45.5/84.4 percent shooting splits.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable for Thursday
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Towns (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Towns is dealing with a knee injury that could end up keeping him sidelined for Game 5. The Knicks face elimination for the first time in this series with the Pacers, which makes Towns' status incredibly important for New York's chances of keeping its season alive. The veteran star is averaging 25.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in the Eastern Conference Finals, shooting 52.4 percent from the floor and 45.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Late-game heroics seal victory
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Towns provided 24 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 win over Indiana in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Towns put the Knicks on his back down the stretch, leading from the front as New York erased a 20-point deficit. He has now scored at least 20 points in four straight games, although this may have been his most important offensive showing. After losing both games in front of its home crowd, New York now trails the series 2-1 with Game 4 slated for Tuesday in Indiana.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Only 28 minutes in loss Friday
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Towns finished Friday's 114-109 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 20 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and seven rebounds across 28 minutes.
Towns played just 28 minutes in the loss, the fewest he has played thus far in the playoffs. Meanwhile, Mitchell Robinson played a postseason-high 29 minutes, with head coach Tom Thibodeau leaning into Robinson's defensive upside. Although Towns should be able to bounce back, his defensive shortcomings are proving to be an issue against the Pacers. New York will now head to Indiana for Game 3 and Game 4, which could be viewed as must-win situations.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Big-time effort not enough
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Towns logged 35 points (11-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 138-135 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Towns scored a postseason-high 35 points, adding double-digit rebounds for the eighth time in the past 10 games. While both he and Jalen Brunson did everything they could to get the Knicks over the line, a late flurry by the Pacers proved too much. This will feel like one that got away for New York after having led by double digits during the final quarter. Game 2 will be in New York on Friday, with the Knicks needing to win to avoid trailing 2-0 heading back to Indiana.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Goes for 21 and 12 in Game 6 win
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Towns finished Friday's 119-81 victory over the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 21 points (8-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes.
Towns dominated the undermanned Celtics, racking up his seventh double-double in the past eight games. Although his scoring average has come down during the playoffs, his importance to this team is non-negotiable. After averaging 23.8 points per game during the regular season, that number has dropped to 19.8 across 12 postseason games. The Knicks will now face the Pacers in what promises to be a spicy matchup, with both teams looking to advance to the big dance.
Towns chipped in 19 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 127-102 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Getting into foul trouble in the first half, Towns finished just two rebounds shy of recording another double-double, and that means his streak of games with at least 10 points and 10 rebounds ended at six contests. The star big man also snapped a streak of three games with at least 20 points, but one subpar showing shouldn't erase what he's been doing throughout the playoffs. Towns is averaging 19.6 points and 12.8 boards per game in the current series against Boston and should play a pivotal role on the team in Game 5 on Friday.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Posts another double-double
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Towns accumulated 23 points (11-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block in 36 minutes during Monday's 121-113 win over Boston in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with an outstanding performance, but Towns was the team's second-best player due to his impressive two-way impact. The star big man has recorded six straight double-doubles in the playoffs and is averaging 19.8 points and 14.0 rebounds per game in the series against Boston.
Towns finished with 21 points (5-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-11 FT) and 15 rebounds across 36 minutes during Saturday's 115-93 loss to the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Towns had a rough shooting performance, as evidenced by the fact that he needed 18 shots to score 21 points, but at least he extended his streak of double-doubles to five games. Towns is averaging 18.7 points and 15.0 boards per game in the series, and while Saturday wasn't his finest outing, he should remain one of the Knicks' go-to offensive weapons throughout the rest of this matchup against Boston.
Towns accumulated 21 points (9-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 17 rebounds, one assist and one block over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 91-90 win over Boston in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Towns delivered an improved performance, largely avoiding foul trouble, allowing him to end as the dominant big man. With Kristaps Porzingis limited due to an ongoing illness, Towns was primarily matched up against Al Horford. Although Horford is a proven commodity, he is at the backend of his career, a fact not lost on Towns. The Knicks will now head back to New York with a 2-0 series lead, only two wins away from advancing to the Conference Finals.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Limited in Game 1 win
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Towns accumulated 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 108-105 overtime victory over the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Towns picked up three early fouls, limiting him to just 31 minutes. Although he still managed to record a double-double, it was by no means a dominant performance. Foul issues have been an ongoing theme for Towns this season, something he will have to keep in check to ensure he can play a sizeable role in the series.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in Game 6 win
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Towns closed with 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 37 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 116-113 victory over the Pistons in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Towns had a limited impact on the offensive end Thursday but still recorded a double-double for the third time in the first round. The star big man averaged 19.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers, 1.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals across 37.7 minutes per game during the Knicks' first-round series win over Detroit. He also recorded shooting splits of 48.9/48.0/90.0. Towns and the Knicks are set to face the Celtics in the second round. He averaged 19.8 points, 12.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 34.0 minutes per contest in four regular-season games against Boston during the 2024-25 campaign.
