The star-studded contest will feature LeBron James and the 39-21 Lakers playing host to Jalen Brunson and the 40-21 Knicks. New York got a boost with the news Wednesday night that
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports.Towns missed the Knicks' game against the Gol
Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 6, 2025,
Thibodeau said Towns needed additional time and would rejoin the Knicks when he was ready. They begin a five-game West Coast trip Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
As the New York Knicks grapple with the meniscus injury to Ariel Hukporti and Mitchell Robinson is yet to make his season debut, the team clearly needs some added depth to their frontcourt before a possible deep run in the playoffs.
Despite the sensitive nature of Towns' absence, Lakers fans accused him of continuing a trend pointed out by Luka Doncic on Sunday night — opposing stars making sure to play against LA's historic franchise. "Bro was resting for the Lakers," a fan on X claimed about Towns.
While Karl-Anthony Towns had a big back-to-back in Los Angeles he faced off against the Lakers and Clippers, there was a much bigger issue looming in his mind.
Karl-Anthony Towns thanked the Knicks for their support after he missed Tuesday’s game to deal with the death of a family friend, Sarah Holtzman.
New York’s offense went flat without Towns in the 114-102 loss to the Warriors, managing just 21 points in the fourth quarter.