Karl-Anthony Towns’ Status Takes Dramatic Turn Before Knicks’ Season Opener

Karl-Anthony Towns’ Status Takes Dramatic Turn Before Knicks’ Season Opener

The New York Knicks are keeping Karl-Anthony Towns’ status for Tuesday’s season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers under wraps.On Tuesday afternoon, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Towns was downgraded to doubtful due to a right quadriceps strain, adding there was “increased pessimism” about his availability. But within an hour, the Knicks reversed course and upgraded Towns to questionable on the official injury report.The situation took…

Cavs open season against old nemesis N.Y. Knicks in MSG: Crowquill

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Cavaliers open the season in New York City at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. The game could be a preview of the Eastern Conference finals, although the Cavs will be without at least two of their starters — point guard Darius Garland, wings Max Strus and possibly De’ Andre Hunter. Several Knicks are listed day-to-day and may not play, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart.

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns injury update takes crazy turn

John Jones-Imagn ImagesJohn Jones-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are set to open their season on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the biggest question heading into tip-off is whether Karl-Anthony Towns will suit up. What first looked like a major setback might just turn into a show of toughness from the Knicks’ centerpiece. Early reports listed Towns as “doubtful” due to a groin injury, sparking concern that he could miss t…