Karl-Anthony Towns Articles - Page 26

Shaquille O’Neal is a pretty big dude. He doesn’t get scared easily. But for the NBA legend, what he fears is getting canceled. Shaq is one of the most beloved NBA players ever. The Los Angeles Lakers icon has endeared himself to fans because of his outgoing personality, childish humor, and constantly giving back to […]

Like most NBA stars, Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t new to getting heavy vitriol from fans. He’s had his fair share of bashers, especially during his infamous spat with former teammate Jimmy Butler and his past altercations with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Still, Towns has developed into one of the NBA’s most […]

Karl-Anthony Towns just finished his sixth season in the NBA as the main core piece for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Known as one of the better forward-centers in the league, Towns is still ascending and taking his game to new levels. He was very durable in his first three years, not missing a single game. Despite […]

It seems that a breakthrough for the Minnesota Timberwolves has been a long time coming. Is it finally happening in the upcoming 2021-2022 NBA season? It’s been a seesaw for the Wolves over the past few seasons. Despite the lack of success during the regular season, the franchise has managed to scoop up quite the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns got to be one of the kindest and most generous NBA players today. He showed that once again when it was revealed he donated thousands of dollars in a GoFundMe campaign. On Thursday, KAT dished one of the biggest off-court assists of his career after he gave $7,500 to help […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns just got a taste of going toe-to-toe with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Towns dropped by the eight division world champion’s training camp on Wednesday ahead of Pacquiao’s August 21 duel against the undefeated Errol Spence Jr. Here’s a look at Towns linking up with Pacquiao (via Bleacher Report): .@KarlTowns linked […]

Simone Biles shocked the world with her decision to step away from the Tokyo Olympics team competition. Team USA went on to win a silver medal even without Biles, but her withdrawal brought a ton of reactions from the sports world. Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns reacted to Biles’ withdrawal and gave her the ultimate […]

Heading to the offseason, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in the market as of late. Looking back, the Minnesota Timberwolves already tried their luck in landing him during the trade deadline back in late March. However, the Hawks decided to ride out the entire 2020-21 season […]

It looks like Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns still can’t get over the shocking result of UFC 264 on Saturday–one which saw Conor McGregor lose due to a scary injury. For those unaware, McGregor broke his leg in the first round of his bout with Dustin Poirier, causing a doctor’s stoppage and giving the American […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns used the ever-trusty emoji to express his feelings following LaMelo Ball‘s Rookie of the Year announcement. The Charlotte Hornets playmaker won the top rookie plum over Towns’ teammate in Anthony Edwards—Ball’s biggest competitor for the award. 😂😂😂 — Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) June 16, 2021 Ball and Edwards made strong cases […]

Rudy Gobert was recently named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in his career. He’s been a ferocious defender, especially in the paint, and serves as the defensive anchor for the Utah Jazz. He plays a vital role in Utah’s rotation, as Gobert’s efforts are a perfect compliment to Donovan […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a very disappointing season. They finished 23-49, putting them in 13th place in the Western Conference. There were high hopes for the team going into the season with the new star duo in D’Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns along with the number one overall pick Anthony Edwards. Many expected a playoff […]

After being eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in their first-round series matchup, it was made abundantly clear that the Portland Trail Blazers are in dire need of added reinforcements if they hope to remain competitive over the next few years. As it turns out, this might just come in the form of Minnesota Timberwolves star […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season with the arrival of future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul. CP3 has formed a formidable tandem with fellow All-Star Devin Booker on the Suns. But could they be gunning for a third star in the near future, possibly in the form of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie sensation Anthony Edwards took the league by storm in his debut season. This is why it comes to no surprise that Wolves teammate Karl-Anthony Towns is all-in on the Edwards hype train. So much so, that KAT even likened his teammate to Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. Towns had nothing but […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio has made a habit of setting up teammate Karl-Anthony Towns in the post, regularly setting up the big man for monster finishes, thanks to his gorgeous passing ability. Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons, KAT more than returned the favor, dropping a slick, behind-the-back dime to a cutting Rubio who […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been bad throughout nearly all of Karl-Anthony Towns’ tenure, which has naturally prompted chatter about whether or not he’ll soon seek a trade. While other teams can daydream about KAT trade scenarios, as of right now, he seems content in Minnesota. The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski joined Michael Scotto on the HoopsHype […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns couldn’t help but cry on Mother’s Day as he remembers his mom, Jacqueline Towns, who passed away last year due to COVID-19. On Sunday ahead of the Timberwolves’ game against the Orlando Magic, KAT shared an emotional moment with his father, Karl Sr. Cameras spotted the Minnesota big man crying […]

The supposed revenge game in sports happens when a player faces his or her former team again. If the said player did not have the best of times with that team, then the game becomes even more interesting. On Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves went up against one of their former players in Jimmy Butler and […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler crossed paths once again with his former teammate in Karl-Anthony Towns when the Minnesota Timberwolves visited South Beach on Friday night. The five-time All-Star didn’t forget their colorful past as he hurled expletives towards Towns midway through the tilt, via Complex Sports. “You soft as baby sh*t… you a loser. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards achieved a feat on Wednesday that no other player in team history has done. Edwards tallied a career-high 42 points on top of six rebounds and seven assists versus the Memphis Grizzlies, showing flashes of what he could be in the next coming years.  In the process, he became the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is already a beast on the basketball court, but apparently he’s also a monster out on the golf course. Towns says he can drive the ball over 400 yards, essentially making him the next Happy Gilmore out there on the links. One of the PGA Tour’s heaviest hitters, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is widely considered as one of the top big men in the game today. As it turns out, the 25-year-old also has quite an acumen in the sport of golf. Towns’ specialty on the green comes in the form of his insane driving power, which according to the Timberwolves center […]

While Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a zero percent chance of making the NBA Playoffs this year, they are nonetheless happy that they’ve been surging as of late. The Timberwolves snagged their fourth straight win on Thursday after upsetting the Golden State Warriors, 126-114. After the game, Towns and rookie sensation Anthony Edwards […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night by a final score of 114-107, and, after the game, Karl-Anthony Towns, rookie Anthony Edwards and guard Josh Okogie met with the family of George Floyd, the Black man who was killed by former police officer – and now convicted murderer – Derek Chauvin. The […]

Yes, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves won’t make it to the NBA Playoffs this year, but crazy statistics reveal they are the league’s newest comeback kids and have a bright future ahead of them. The Timberwolves have been mounting huge comebacks since the All-Star break. Perhaps their biggest milestone was climbing back from a […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ struggles in the 2020-2021 NBA season continue as they dropped another heartbreaking loss against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. It was the Wolves’ game to lose as they were up by double-digits early in the final quarter when the Kings turned on their jets and went on a late […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns had a beautiful message for his mother, Jacqueline Cruz, on the one-year anniversary of her death. Towns included an Instagram collage with various pictures with his mother both from his childhood and as a grown man. He wrote he missed his mother dearly, but promised to look after the family […]

Everyone knows that Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns had a special relationship with his mom, Jacqueline Cruz. KAT lost his mom, as well as a few other members of his family this past year due to COVID-19 which had the 25-year-old reminiscing on his childhood days. Growing up in Edison, New Jersey, Towns was […]

Karl Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves figured in a heated battle against Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls at Target Center on Sunday. But once the final horn sounded, it was nothing but love between the two former teammates. The two All-Stars were joined by KAT’s father, Karl Anthony Towns Sr., and had a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns unfortunately lost his mother Jacqueline Towns to COVID-19 last April. It’s been a tough year for Towns to say the least and the Timberwolves organization is doing everything they can to support their big man.  Before Sunday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls, the Timberwolves reserved a seat for Mrs. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns completed another filthy highlight on Sunday at the expense of Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic. In the first quarter of the clash at Target Center, Vucevic tried to rotate quickly to a wide-open Towns at the top of the key. Considering KAT is one the best 3-point shooting bigs in […]

Friday night’s bout between the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves was a classic. The contest headed into overtime with neither team willing to give an inch. Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was whistled for a foul on Jayson Tatum during a crucial juncture late in the game, and his reaction to the call produced a […]

NBA players Karl-Anthony Towns and Montrezl Harrell were misled by fake news on Thursday, following erroneous reports that hip-hop icon DMX had passed away. The 50-year-old rapper’s manager, Steve Rifkind, dispelled rumors of his client’s passing after the hashtags “RIP DMX” and “Rest in Power DMX” trended globally.   View this post on Instagram   […]

It was another frustrating night for Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves after the team dropped another tough loss. The Wolves lost a high-scoring affair against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, 141-137, and Towns perfectly summed up his team’s lack of effort from the get-go. Minnesota was down big in the opening half and needed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves currently reside in last place in the Western Conference. Holding a 12-38 record at the moment, it’s safe to say they won’t be making the playoffs this year. However, with Anthony Edwards, D’Angelo Russell, and Karl-Anthony Towns on the roster, this team has a bright future ahead. With that said, Towns is […]

Philadelphia Sixers center Joel Embiid and Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns have had a complicated competitive relationship over the past few years. The two have been in between multiple flagrant fouls, fights, wrestles and cursed words. In their recent NBA showdown on Saturday, Towns and Embiid went at it once again.  In the third […]

Joel Embiid made his much-awaited return to action for the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday as the Sixers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Wells Fargo Center. Embiid had to make sure to mark his comeback with at least one memorable moment, and it came in the form of this D-Generation X-inducing and-one play. Embiid […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns knew that Joel Embiid was playing in his first game back on Saturday following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, so KAT decided to welcome back the Philadelphia 76ers star with a massive poster jam. Embiid was a bit late on his contest on Towns and the Timberwolves star […]