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Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns will miss his 13th straight game on Saturday against the Houston Rockets. Towns is still recovering from the left knee injury he suffered on Dec. 13 against the Los Angeles Clippers: Karl-Anthony Towns (left knee sprain) is out tonight. — Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) January 11, 2020 The Timberwolves […]

Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves is easily one of the best offensive big men in the NBA, but the 24-year-old has been out since mid-December with a knee issue, which has meant that he has been a vociferous cheerleader on the sidelines for his teammates. On Thursday night, Timberwolves rookie Jarrett Culver got one […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Dane Moore of ESPN Radio: Karl-Anthony Towns will not play tonight against the Blazers. — Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) January 9, 2020 Thursday’s absence mean Towns extends his inactive streak to 12 games as he continues […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins is available for Sunday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the team will still be without center Karl-Anthony Towns. Tonight's @mayoclinicsport Injury Report: Treveon Graham (Flu-like Symptoms), Jeff Teague (R Knee Sprain), Noah Vonleh (L Gluteal Contusion), and Andrew Wiggins (Flu-like Symptoms) are AVAILABLE. Jake Layman (Left Toe Sprain) […]

If Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns does indeed find himself relocating to the Golden State Warriors this season, expect D’Angelo Russell to have played a big role in that possible move. With news of Towns’ supposed growing discontent with the Timberwolves franchise after yet another disappointing season, the Dubs have reportedly been paying close attention […]

Seeing the word “frustrated” next to Karl-Anthony Towns name in any news article is not something Minnesota Timberwolves fans would love to see. That’s exactly the situation they’re in as the center is reportedly frustrated. However, fans should backpedal a bit as Towns is reportedly not looking for a way out of the team. According […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders says stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins are close to returning to the lineup. Towns is still dealing with his left knee injury, while Wiggins has flu-like symptoms: Ryan Saunders confirms that Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins are close to returning. — Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) January 2, 2020 The […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was ruled out in advance of Wednesday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks, the T’Wolves announced on Tuesday. Wolves Injury Report in advance of Jan. 1 at Milwaukee: Probable:Okogie right elbow bursitis Questionable: Graham flu-like symptomsVonleh left gluteal contusion Doubtful:Teague right knee sprain Out:Layman left toe sprainTowns left knee sprainWiggins flu-like […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony has not played since Dec. 13 due to a knee injury.While Towns has repeatedly been listed as “questionable” he has yet to make truly tangible progress in his efforts to get back on the floor. However, there may be something else going on behind the scenes. Reports surfaced on Monday suggesting […]

Rumors of Karl-Anthony Towns’ unhappiness in The Twin Cities surfaced as his team struggled amid an 11-game losing skid, as suitors like the New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors were reportedly keeping a close eye on his situation. Yet according to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Minnesota Timberwolves have no […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves improbably won their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday at home in overtime without their two stars, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, amid trade rumors surrounding the former Kentucky standout. While Towns and Wiggins were sidelined, big man Gorgui Dieng spoke about where the Timberwolves are without their top talent and how […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are downplaying any concern about his long-term outlook in Minnesota, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Ethan Strauss of The Athletic reported on Monday the Golden State Warriors are monitoring the situation of Towns with the Timberwolves and that multiple executives at the G League Showcase believe KAT […]

To be clear, I don’t think that Karl-Anthony Towns is currently being shopped and it should be no surprise to anyone that he is being reported as “unhappy” with the Minnesota Timberwolves after recently losing 11 straight games and likely playoff hopes along with it. That being said, Towns could reach a point where he […]

The New York Knicks are in need of a roster shakeup. The franchise did not exactly enter the 2019-20 season with high hopes, though after adding established veterans such as Taj Gibson, Marcus Morris Sr., and Julius Randle in free agency, improvement seemed to be a feasible goal in The Big Apple. Unfortunately, it has […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is reportedly unhappy playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves, a rumor that comes as he’s now missed six games due to a left knee sprain. According to Ethan Strauss of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors have been actively monitoring Towns’ situation in The Twin Cities, much like many have fixated on reigning MVP […]

Minnesota Timberwolves stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins are both questionable ahead of Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Andrew Wiggins (illness), who both missed the Timberwolves last game on Saturday, are questionable to play Monday against Brooklyn. — Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) December 29, 2019 Towns has not played since Dec. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Towns is still dealing with his left knee injury, while Wiggins has flu-like symptoms: Wolves update injuries: Towns (knee sprain) and Wiggins (flu-like) both out tonight vs. Cavs. So, too, is Jake Layman (toe sprain). — Jerry Zgoda […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are listing Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns as questionable to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Towns is still dealing with his left knee injury, while Wiggins has flu-like symptoms: Karl-Anthony Towns is again questionable to play tonight with his right knee sprain. Andrew Wiggins is also questionable to play with flu-like […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings, though James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reported that Towns is unlikely to play despite said designation. Hearing Karl-Anthony Towns will not play tonight against Sacramento. Listed as questionable. — James Ham (@James_HamNBA) December 27, 2019 Chris Hine of the Minneapolis […]

The New York Knicks have a collection of young and promising talent that can be valuable in the coming years, but the team understands they still need to land that franchise-saving superstar that would bring them back to relevance. Per Marc Berman of The New York Post, the disenchanted franchise is keenly observing All-Star center […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Towns hurt his knee last Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers after going for a monster poster dunk over Montrezl Harrell. As for the Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns (left knee) is questionable and Jake Layman (left toe) is out. — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) December […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be without their franchise star Karl-Anthony Towns for “multiple games,” according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Towns has been the Wolves’ best weapon on offense, averaging 26.5 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in a new leading role. He’s also been the team’s 3-point shooter, canning 3.6 trifectas per game […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns won’t play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday because of a left knee sprain. Towns hurt his knee last Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers after going for a monster poster dunk over Montrezl Harrell. Timberwolves Head Coach Ryan Saunders tells the media Karl-Anthony Towns (Left Knee Sprain) will not play tonight. […]

One of the reasons Gersson Rosas took the Minnesota Timberwolves’ president of basketball operations job this past summer was because he wanted to work with former No. 1 overall pick Karl-Anthony Towns and help him become the best player he can be. Towns’ reputation around the league took a hit last season after Jimmy Butler […]

Detroit Pistons star Andre Drummond says the fight between Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was a “sissy fight.” Neither Towns nor Embiid landed a punch. The NBA suspended both All-Stars for two games. Very rarely will players actually land a punch during an NBA fight. When Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul fought last season at […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are listing big man Karl-Anthony Towns as questionable to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Towns hurt his knee last Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers after going for a monster poster dunk over Montrezl Harrell. Karl-Anthony Towns (knee sprain) is questionable for tomorrow's game vs. New Orleans. Jake Layman (toe) is […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders admits star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is “banged up a little bit.” Towns hurt his knee last Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers after going for a monster poster dunk. The Timberwolves will take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Towns will have had four days between games, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns was visually frustrated with point guard Jeff Teague during Monday’s 125-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns, actively calling for the ball while open on the perimeter on a second-quarter possession. The Minnesota Timberwolves point guard, who was recently moved to the bench, purposely waved Towns off and took it upon himself to drive […]

Pop star and Minneapolis native Lizzo treated herself to some courtside seats for Sunday night’s games between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the singer couldn’t keep her eyes away from the tallest player on the court, 7-footer Karl-Anthony Towns. The popular singer was interviewed during the game, where she nonchalantly dropped […]

This story of Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Davis begins with the NBA’s most recent dynasty. When the Golden State Warriors took the NBA by storm, no one envisioned the collateral damage and ripple effects. The NBA became obsessed with three-point shooting and analytics. Teams wanted players who could defend the entire floor from guards to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves might not be at full strength against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns are battling injuries ahead of their December 8 clash. According to the Timberwolves’ PR team, their two stars are still nursing injuries. While Wiggins is still unsure to make a start, Towns is healthy […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns love to be in the moment. During the Timberwolves’ close fight to the Oklahoma City Thunder, he finds himself with the basketball during the waning seconds of regulation. He had the ball away from the 3-point line with less than a minute remaining in the game. The score was tied […]

Every year, the NBA will produce players that take the step from benchwarmer to role player or from role player to starter or from starter to All-Star. But, what we’re looking at here are players that have already established themselves as stars but have once again, elevated their games to a whole new level. When […]

Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the league’s best big men, but he cannot take the Timberwolves to the playoffs by himself. Everyone knows that he’s on the lookout for superstar teammates that will help him, and Devin Booker was raised as a favorite to make the jump. He was asked in his Instagram […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns understands that every game counts in the Western Conference, which is why he went as far as to say that Sunday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies was “traumatic”: Towns: "For us, if we want to be in the playoffs, this was kind of a traumatic loss. We have to get […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was a man on a mission in their game against the Charlotte Hornets. Not only did LaVine score 49 points, but he also drilled the game-winning 3-pointer to give the Bulls a much-needed victory against their fellow Eastern Conference franchise. Indeed, it is one of the best individual outings in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, but things could have been different had Karl-Anthony Towns not taken an ill-advised shot from way beyond the arc. With the Suns leading 98-95, the Timberwolves had about 15 seconds to find the best shot and send the game to overtime. However, instead of distributing […]

Despite the fact that the Minnesota Timberwolves were blown out by the Washington Wizards on Friday night, 137-116, Wolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns was still able to remain upbeat. For the 24-year-old, it was important that the the team put the ugly loss behind them as soon as possible, and focus on the next game at […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has already been handed a two-game suspension earlier in the 2019-20 season following a full blown scuffle with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Even with that in mind, Towns wasn’t afraid to jaw in the face of San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay during the second quarter of Wednesday’s game. […]