New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is doing a lot in his first season with the team. The 10-year veteran is averaging 24.8 points and 13.9 rebounds per game for the Knicks, establishing himself as one of the best centers in the game.

After receiving a warm reception in his first game in Minnesota since October's blockbuster trade to New York, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 30 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in a Knicks rout that included Timberwolves fans booing their own team.

On Thursday night, the New York Knicks played the Timberwolves in Minnesota. Karl-Anthony Towns made his return to the Target Center for the first time. He ha

With the two sides preparing to square off Thursday night, in an emotional homecoming for Towns, who spent his first nine pro seasons with the Wolves, a reminder will come: Both the Knicks and Timberwolves are still molding their new identities, though not all the mystery is because of the three aforementioned players.

Karl-Anthony Towns talks about his relationship with the Timberwolves since the blockbuster trade.

That’s what made it so surprising when New York brought in Karl-Anthony Towns on the eve of training camp. In a vacuum, swinging a deal for a 28-year-old four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection doesn’t require too much justification — even when he’s set to make $220.

Karl-Anthony Towns is looking forward to visiting the Timberwolves as a member of the Knicks for the first time.

The Minnesota Timberwolves regaled Karl-Anthony Towns with an emotional tribute video before tip-off against the New York Knicks.

Karl-Anthony Towns humorously dismisses Victor Wembanyama comparisons after Knicks' Christmas Day win over Spurs

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives against Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner, left ...

• Wembanyama became the third player to score 40-plus points in his Christmas debut, joining Wilt Chamberlain (45, 1959) and Tracy McGrady (43, 2000). • Wembanyama became the first player to amass 40-plus points, 15-plus rebounds, and five-plus 3-pointers on Christmas Day.