The New York Knicks will play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night to begin their season. New York is in a respectable position at home, but the team does have some injury uncertainty. Karl-Anthony Towns is among the players dealing with injury concerns heading into the game. So, is Towns playing tonight vs. the Cavs?
The Knicks big man has a right quad strain. New York is monitoring the situation ahead of tip-off. The last thing the Knicks want to do is rush Towns back. However, they would also love to have him on the floor against a talented Cavaliers squad.
With all of that being said, here is everything we know about Karl-Anthony Towns' injury status for Wednesday's game vs. the Cavs.
Karl-Anthony Towns' injury status vs. Cavs
After initially being listed as questionable to play entering Wednesday, Towns was downgraded to doubtful in the afternoon. Since then, Towns has been upgraded to questionable again, and the Knicks are expecting their All-Star big man to be available, according to Ian Begley of SNY.
Despite all the fluctuations in New York's injury report, Towns is expected to play in the Knicks' season opener against Cleveland.
Towns is still currently listed as questionable on the NBA' official injury report leading up to pregame warmups. Meanwhile, OG Anunoby (left ankle sprain) is probable. Josh Hart (lower back lumbar spasms) and Mitchell Robinson (left ankle injury management) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup.
Ariel Hukporti is expected to start in place of Robinson, according to Begley.
Towns is hoping to have a big season. An injury to begin the new campaign is far from ideal, but his questionable status is important. He still has a chance to play in the season opener as of this story's writing.
Updates will continue to be provided as they are made available. The Knicks will host the Cavs at 10 PM EST in New York in a contest between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
When it comes to the question of if Karl-Anthony Towns is playing tonight, the answer appears to be trending in a positive direction.
