Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Status Update for March 20th, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks is listed as questionable on today's injury report. He was previously listed as Available, so this represents a change in his availability outlook.
Karl-Anthony Towns Season Averages
On the season, Karl-Anthony has appeared in 61 games for the Knicks, averaging 19.8 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game in 31.2 minutes.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.2 | 19.8 | 11.9 | 2.8 | 13.8 |
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 39-22. Without him, they've gone 2-2. The Knicks's net rating is 19.3 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 (101.0 vs 119.2), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 39-22 | 2-2 | — |
| Off Rating | 119.2 | 101.0 | -18.3 |
| Def Rating | 111.7 | 112.7 | +1.0 |
| Net Rating | 7.5 | -11.7 | -19.3 |
| PPG | 118.0 | 99.8 | -18.3 |
Potential Teammate Impact if Karl-Anthony Towns Sits
Karl-Anthony's availability will affect how touches and minutes are distributed across the Knicks roster. Here are the teammates most likely to see a shift.
FGA: -5.7
PPG: -4.5 | MPG: -17.8 | RPG: -6.5 | APG: -2.2
RPG: -2.5
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:
Knicks @ Nets - March 20, 2026 New York Knicks: Josh Hart (Out) Karl-Anthony Towns (Questionable) Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin (Out) Michael Porter Jr. (Out)
Karl-Anthony's status remains uncertain, and a final decision may come closer to game time. Check back for real-time updates on his availability and the full Knicks injury report.