New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns has been listed as questionable due to illness ahead of the matchup against his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, on Wednesday.
According to the official injury report released on November 6, 2025, Towns' status was updated because of an illness that appeared earlier in the day. Reports from RotoWire noted that he began feeling unwell upon waking up.
“Towns was added to the injury report overnight, presumably after waking up under the weather. There's a good chance he warms up before a decision is made on his status, as it will take a lot to keep Towns out of the lineup.”
Towns began his second season with the Knicks slowly but has recently regained momentum. Over his last three outings, he has posted at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists in each game.
Through the first seven games of the season, his offensive numbers remain below his career averages. Towns is currently recording 20.4 points per game—his lowest since his rookie year—and shooting a career-low 40.8% from the field.
Since being traded to New York from Minnesota last season, Towns has played only one game against his former squad. That meeting came in December, when he delivered a dominant performance with 32 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals across 38 minutes—a stat line that reflected his competitive drive against the Timberwolves.
Author’s Summary: Karl-Anthony Towns is battling illness before facing his former team, but recent strong performances suggest he remains a key weapon for the Knicks despite early-season struggles.