Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks has been ruled out and will not play today. Karl-Anthony was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 7th game Karl-Anthony has missed this season.
Karl-Anthony Towns Season Averages
Karl-Anthony's absence leaves a significant hole in the Knicks rotation. Across 73 games this season, he's averaging 20.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while playing 31.0 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0 | 20.0 | 12.0 | 3.0 | 13.9 |
Knicks Performance With & Without Karl-Anthony Towns
The numbers tell a clear story about Karl-Anthony's value to the Knicks. With Karl-Anthony in the lineup this season, the team is 48-25. Without him, they've gone 4-3. The Knicks's net rating is 8.6 points worse per 100 possessions when Karl-Anthony plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (108.7 vs 119.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 48-25 | 4-3 | — |
| Off Rating | 119.8 | 108.7 | -11.2 |
| Def Rating | 112.7 | 110.2 | -2.5 |
| Net Rating | 7.2 | -1.5 | -8.6 |
| PPG | 117.8 | 105.6 | -12.3 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Karl-Anthony Towns?
When Karl-Anthony sits, other Knicks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Karl-Anthony has been out this season, Mikal Bridges has averaged 3.7 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +3.7
When Karl-Anthony has been out this season, OG Anunoby has averaged 6.2 more points per game and 2.7 more rebounds.
PPG: +6.2 | RPG: +2.7
Karl-Anthony Towns Betting Trends
For bettors, Karl-Anthony's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Knicks's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Karl-Anthony has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Towns) Jalen Brunson PTS UNDER: 6-0 (+6.0u, 29.7 / -118 avg. line) OG Anunoby REB OVER: 5-0 (+5.2u, 5.3 / -120 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Karl-Anthony Towns's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Hornets @ Knicks - April 12, 2026 Charlotte Hornets: Coby White (Probable) New York Knicks: Josh Hart (Out) Jalen Brunson (Out) Karl-Anthony Towns (Out) OG Anunoby (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Karl-Anthony's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Knicks.