Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Status Update for March 20th, 2026
The Knicks got some good news today — Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared and is officially available to play. Karl-Anthony had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Knicks.
Karl-Anthony Towns Season Averages
The Knicks get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 61 games, Karl-Anthony is averaging 19.8 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 31.2 minutes per game.
| 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 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Karl-Anthony Towns Back
With Karl-Anthony back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Mikal Bridges, Ariel Hukporti and OG Anunoby are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Karl-Anthony again.
FGA: -5.7
PPG: -4.5 | MPG: -17.8 | RPG: -6.5 | APG: -2.2
RPG: -2.5
Karl-Anthony Towns Betting Trends
With Karl-Anthony returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Knicks have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Towns) Miles McBride 3PM OVER: 24-10 (+16.3u, 2.2 / +105 avg. line) Miles McBride PRA OVER: 22-8 (+12.7u, 15.7 / -116 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:
Knicks @ Nets - March 20, 2026 New York Knicks: Josh Hart (Out) Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin (Out) Michael Porter Jr. (Out)
Karl-Anthony is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Knicks and the rest of the league.