Knicks assess Karl-Anthony Towns' role ahead of next preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The New York Knicks prepare to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 10, 2026, following a 111-109 loss to the Washington Wizards. Center Karl-Anthony Towns has limited shot attempts, scoring 13 points in two preseason games. As the Knicks evaluate their offense, the coaching staff plans to involve Towns more in different plays to see how it affects the overall flow. His contributions have extended beyond scoring, as he also recorded 12 rebounds and five assists. The coaching staff aims to set a defined role for him in the next game to assess effectiveness.
- •Knicks lost 111-109 to Wizards on October 5, 2026.
- •Karl-Anthony Towns scored 13 points in two preseason games.
- •Coaching staff plans to involve Towns earlier in possessions.
- •Next preseason game is against Minnesota on October 10, 2026.
- •Towns has 12 rebounds and five assists in the preseason.
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"The Knicks don’t need Karl-Anthony Towns to win a preseason scoring title. They do need a better look at how […]
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