Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks
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Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks
Back at home on Sunday, the New York Knicks are gearing up for a March 22 matchup against the Washington Wizards.
Recently, the Knicks added their star center, Karl-Anthony Towns, to the injury report. The veteran big man nearly missed a recent game due to personal reasons.
As the Knicks were over in Brooklyn, New York, for a battle against the Nets, Towns was encouraged by his dad to play in the game, despite what was going on. Towns proceeded to play.
The All-Star center checked in for 29 minutes against the Nets. He went 7-16 from the field and hit on 11 of his 13 shots from the free-throw line. Towns produced 26 points and came down with 15 rebounds.
The Knicks managed to squeeze out a victory over the Nets with a score of 93-92.
New York Knicks Reveal Karl-Anthony Towns’ Status vs Wizards
Karl=Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 24: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
There aren’t any questions about Towns’ status for Sunday’s action between the Knicks and the Wizards.
When the Knicks released their injury report, Towns’ name was left off. Barring any changes, he is going to be available for the matchup at Madison Square Garden.
Another Strong Season For KAT
Karl-Anthony Towns, Joel Embiid, Knicks
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 03: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts during game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on January 03, 2026 in New York City. The Philadelphia 76ers won 130-119. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
This season, Towns has appeared in 66 games for the Knicks. He is seeing the court for an average of 31.2 minutes per game. The veteran big man is shooting 49.1% from the field and hitting on 36.5% of his threes. He is averaging 20.1 points.
Beyond his scoring, Towns is coming down with 11.9 rebounds and dishing out 2.9 assists per game. For his second season with the Knicks, Towns earned All-Star status.
The New Jersey-born center continues to thrive throughout his NBA career. Coming out of Kentucky in 2015, Towns was drafted first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves had Towns on the roster for nine seasons. He appeared in 573 regular-season games. As a player on the Timberwolves, he averaged 22.9 points per game, 10.8 rebounds per game, and 3.2 assists per game. Towns was a four-time All-Star.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives against Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter of the championship game of the Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Knicks defeated the Spurs 124-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 16: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives against Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter of the championship game of the Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Knicks defeated the Spurs 124-113. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The Knicks added Towns as one of their major star pickups since they started building around the superstar guard, Jalen Brunson. On the Knicks, his scoring has been on par with his Minnesota production (22.4 PPG). As far as rebounding goes, Towns has been better in New York, coming down with 12.4 rebounds per game.
Towns and the Knicks are primed for the playoffs this season. They are currently 46-25 on the year, which places them third in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.
The Knicks will look to improve on Sunday night in their 7:30 PM ET tip against the Wizards.