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NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 20 hours ago
While Towns recorded another double-double in Friday’s win over the Raptors, Robinson sat out because it was the Knicks’ second game in as many nights. With both out for Sunday’s regular-season finale, Ariel Hukporti and Jeremy Sochan should play quality minutes, with one moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
1 day ago
Towns added another double-double to his league-leading tally, recording his 56th on Friday. He and the Knicks have looked sharp during the final week of the regular season, which is good to see with the playoffs one week away. The Knicks secured the No. 3 seed on Friday, so Towns could either play limited minutes or sit out Sunday’s game against the Hornets entirely.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
3 days ago
Towns recorded his league-leading 55th double-double of the season on Thursday, and he did so on 50 percent shooting from the field. Against the Celtics, KAT appeared to have a better feel for when to pop for jumpers and when to attack the basket in the two-man game, especially with Jalen Brunson. If the Knicks are to make good on the preseason expectations, the Towns who was on display against the Celtics will need to show up consistently.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
6 days ago
Following a one-game absence against Chicago on Friday, Towns was back to take on Atlanta. That pushed Mitchell Robinson back to the bench, though he still contributed 12 rebounds and five stocks in 20 minutes. KAT wasn’t able to match his triple-double from his last appearance, but he was able to stuff the stat sheet efficiently, which was enough for the Knicks to win a third straight game. KAT hasn’t been as productive in his second season with the Knicks, but he’s still a fantasy stud and will be an important piece for them entering the postseason.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
7 days ago
Towns is back after sitting out Friday’s rout of the Bulls. His return means that Mitchell Robinson will come off the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
9 days ago
Towns is out after recording his first triple-double of the season in Wednesday’s win over the Grizzlies. Mitchell Robinson, who did not play on Wednesday, will move into the starting lineup and is worth streaming in some 12-team leagues. Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and OG Anunoby complete the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
9 days ago
KAT is dealing with right elbow impingement, and his late addition to the injury report doesn’t bode well for his status against Chicago. If Towns is forced to sit this one out, Robinson would replace him in the starting five, making him a reliable Friday streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
11 days ago
With Jalen Brunson sitting out Wednesday’s game, more of the Knicks’ offense ran through Towns in Memphis. And he took advantage of the opportunity, recording his first triple-double of the season. While Towns was responsible for seven turnovers, the percentages were excellent. The Knicks end Week 23 with a game against the Bulls on Friday. Given Chicago’s lack of interior depth, fantasy managers will hope for another big night from Towns, minus the turnovers.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
12 days ago
Towns’ eight rebounds were just the second time in his last eight games that he’s had less than 10 rebounds. The 30-year-old center bounced back with 22 points after scoring 15 and 13 points in his two previous games. Towns has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Knicks have two games remaining in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
14 days ago
Towns has been a very consistent rebounder averaging 12.5 rebounds in March. The 18 rebounds he had against the Thunder on Sunday were the most he’s had in a game since late January when he had 22 and 20 rebounds in back-to-back games. The Knicks have three games upcoming in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Rockets on Tuesday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
19 days ago
Towns didn’t see his usual minutes, but he was still productive during his time on the floor. Mitchell Robinson was playing well, but the Knicks also rolled out a smaller lineup to close the game, largely to try to slow down Jeremiah Fears. Towns shouldn’t be this limited often, but he was still able to turn in a strong line. He should be back to playing his usual minutes in Charlotte on Thursday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
21 days ago
After a disappointing performance in Friday’s win over the Nets, with Towns being one of the few positives, the Knicks were far more focused on Sunday. And KAT had another good night, finishing with his second straight game of at least 25 points and 15 rebounds. Since the All-Star break, Towns has provided first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Knicks play three games in Week 22, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
23 days ago
Questionable for Friday’s game for personal reasons, Towns was the biggest reason why the Knicks avoided what would have been an embarrassing defeat. Six of his game-high 15 rebounds came on the offensive glass, and KAT also led all players in points. With the Knicks hosting the Wizards on Sunday, that’s another game in which Towns may showcase, especially with Washington also playing on Saturday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
23 days ago
Added to the Knicks’ injury report on Friday morning, Towns is good to go. He’ll take on his usual role as the starting center, with Mitchell Robinson remaining in the backup spot.
Source: Kristian Winfield
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
23 days ago
Towns was left off the initial injury report, but popped up as questionable for personal reasons Friday morning. The 30-year-old center’s status for the game against the Nets is up in the air. Mitchell Robinson would start with Ariel Hukporti as the backup center if Towns is ruled out.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
28 days ago
Towns missed Friday’s win over the Pacers with a knee injury, but returned Sunday and had an excellent game in the win over the Warriors. The 30-year-old center recorded a double-double. Towns has provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Knicks have three games upcoming in Week 21, starting with a matchup against the Pacers on Tuesday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
28 days ago
After sitting out Friday’s win over the Pacers, Towns is back in the lineup while Hart returns after a two-game absence. Their returns mean that Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet will come off the bench for the Knicks’ final game of Week 21.
Source: NBA Lineups
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
29 days ago
Towns is back after a one-game absence, having missed Friday’s win over the Pacers. His return means that Mitchell Robinson, who grabbed a career-high 22 rebounds, will return to his usual reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
30 days ago
The Knicks will be without two starters for Friday’s game, with Towns joining Hart on the sidelines. Landry Shamet, who started for Hart in Wednesday’s win over the Jazz, should retain that role in the final game of New York’s road trip. The other replacement in the starting lineup is Mitchell Robinson, with Ariel Hukporti serving as the backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
The Pacers don’t play a traditional center apart from Jay Huff, and they have been resting a lot of their players lately, so the Knicks may be trying to give Towns a rest day before their Sunday game against the Warriors. If Towns were to miss this game, Mitchell Robinson would likely start, and Mo Diawara would play more minutes as a small-ball center.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
For the first time this season, Towns has recorded seven assists or more in consecutive games. And KAT has been excellent since the All-Star break, providing first-round value in 12-team, eight-cat formats. While a few other Knicks have battled inconsistency since the break, that has not been an issue for Towns, much to the delight of managers who have him on their fantasy rosters.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Including Towns, four players were responsible for 97 of the Knicks’ 118 points. Add in 20 turnovers, and it’s nearly impossible to win a game against a team that has postseason ambitions like the Clippers. The good news for fantasy managers was that Towns, who has played well over the past month, recorded a robust stat line that only lacked a steal. With the Knicks ending their road trip with games against the Jazz and Pacers, those could be big nights for KAT.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Towns had only one game with at least 20 points in his last six games entering play Sunday. While the 30-year-old center has been playing well recently, his scoring has lagged behind somewhat. That wasn’t the case on Sunday as he poured in 25 points on 17 attempts. Towns has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Knicks have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Monday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Even if he isn’t putting up robust numbers in the points category, Towns has been playing his best basketball of the season recently. He finished Friday’s rout with a league-leading 44th double-double while shooting over 50 percent from the field. Sunday’s matchup against the Lakers could be a bit more manageable for Towns, especially if Deandre Ayton (knee) remains out for Los Angeles.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
While Towns only attempted eight shots on the night, his work on the glass was a big reason why the Knicks had a chance to send Wednesday’s game into overtime. He grabbed nine offensive rebounds, more than compensating for the Knicks not having Mitchell Robinson (ankle). The Knicks now hit the road for five games, starting with the Nuggets on Friday. They’ll need a similar performance from KAT, who has played arguably his best basketball of the season since the All-Star break.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Since the All-Star break, Towns has recorded five double-doubles in seven appearances. During the first half of Tuesday’s game, the Knicks’ center was on pace to record a triple-double, but the assist production tailed off after halftime. Towns will need to come through with a similar effort against the Thunder on Wednesday, especially with Mitchell Robinson (two points, 10 rebounds and two steals) appearing unlikely to be available.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Towns didn’t do much scoring on Sunday, but his ability to use mismatches to his advantage was critical. The Spurs put a smaller defender on KAT for most of the game, having Victor Wembanyama guard Josh Hart to allow him to take on a “center field” role. Towns may not have punished the Spurs as a scorer as often as possible, but he did grab five offensive rebounds and help extend a few other positions through his hustle. While fantasy managers would have hoped for a more robust stat line from Towns, he deserves praise for his role in Saturday’s victory.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Towns recorded another double-double on Friday. While the Knicks center did not have a prolific night offensively, the team’s ball movement ensured that everyone was taken care of offensively. Seven Knicks scored in double figures as the team won by a 127-98 final score. Towns should face far greater resistance on Sunday when the Knicks host the Spurs in their final game of Week 18.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
The good news for fantasy managers is that Towns didn’t miss a shot from the field. However, he attempted only five shots and matched that with five turnovers. Give Cleveland credit for its work on the defensive end, but this was a disappointing effort from KAT. While Towns has probably been too much of a lightning rod this season, there are still nights when he puts forth maddening performances like the one he produced in Cleveland. He and the Knicks will look to bounce back on Friday in Milwaukee.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
about 2 months ago
For the second straight night, Towns picked up the slack offensively when some of his Knicks teammates could not get going offensively. Having scored at least 21 points in five straight, KAT’s 28 on Sunday were the most in a game for him since he dropped 37 on the Hawks on December 27. The Knicks play three games in Week 18, starting with a critical matchup with the new-look Cavaliers on Tuesday.