Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Status Update for April 3rd, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks has been ruled out and will not play today. Karl-Anthony was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 6th 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 70 games this season, he's averaging 20.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while playing 31.0 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0 | 20.0 | 12.1 | 3.0 | 14.0 |
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 46-25. Without him, they've gone 3-3. The Knicks's net rating is 15.6 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 (104.1 vs 119.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 46-25 | 3-3 | — |
| Off Rating | 119.8 | 104.1 | -15.7 |
| Def Rating | 112.6 | 112.5 | -0.1 |
| Net Rating | 7.2 | -8.4 | -15.6 |
| PPG | 118.1 | 100.5 | -17.6 |
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 4.3 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +4.3
When Karl-Anthony has been out this season, OG Anunoby has averaged 2.7 more rebounds.
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: 5-0 (+5.0u, 30.1 / -118 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:
Bulls @ Knicks - April 3, 2026 Chicago Bulls: Anfernee Simons (Out) New York Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns (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.