Karl-Anthony

Towns

Towns has recorded stat lines with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in three consecutive games, and he finished Wednesday’s win with his second 30/20 game of the season. The Knicks center has been outstanding all season, providing 1st-round value in 8- and 9-cat formats. While many fantasy managers expected Towns’ value to increase after being traded, few predicted the jump to be this big.

While Washington’s Jonas Valanciunas put up numbers in both meetings between the Wizards and Knicks this weekend, Towns was more productive. New York’s big man recorded 30-point double-doubles in both contests, shooting 26-of-38 from the field. Towns and the Knicks have won eight straight games overall and their last eight road games. The Knicks will play three more games during Week 10.

Towns finished Saturday’s win with his 26th double-double of the season, and he scored at least 30 points in nine. The Knicks center avoided the early foul trouble that kept him in check during Friday’s win over the Magic, and the result was another dominant stat line. That’s the key for Towns, as few opponents have crafted a suitable answer for his offensive skill set.

Towns had a quiet night by his standards, as Orlando was physical with him at every opportunity. While some managers may not be thrilled with the final stat line, KAT has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season. Don’t be surprised if he bounces back in Washington when the Knicks visit the Wizards on Saturday night.

KAT was limited by foul trouble in this game, but he was still able to turn in a solid line. He was only able to log 29 minutes, which resulted in him failing to record a double-double for just the third time this season. Though he played well, this game was a bit of a letdown in relation to how the rest of his first season in New York has gone. He’ll look to get back to dominating the box score in Orlando on Friday.

Towns has been everything the Knicks hoped he would be when they acquired him from the Timberwolves just before the start of training camp. He’s recorded a double-double in 16 consecutive games, last failing to do so on November 10, and KAT is up to nine games of 30 points or more. He’s been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season. And due to the fit with his new team, that’s unlikely to change anytime soon.

After putting forth a masterclass in his return to Minnesota on Thursday, Towns struggled on Saturday. Foul trouble had much to do with it, but this has rarely happened this season. Towns’ average of 3.4 fouls per game aligns with his number last season with the Timberwolves. Saturday was simply one of those days for KAT, and he still managed to provide value in the rebound and assist categories.

Playing against the Timberwolves in Minneapolis for the first time since being traded during the offseason, Towns was dominant on Thursday. He finished with his sixth career game with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds, and he was also the second player to put up those numbers in his first game against the team that traded him (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). Towns has fit exceptionally well in New York, benefitting the Knicks and fantasy managers.

Facing off with nemesis Moritz Wagner for the second time this season, Towns was dominant on the glass in Orlando. He corralled a season-high 22 rebounds and became the first Knick since Julius Randle in 2023 to produce a stat line of at least 20 points and 20 rebounds. Towns has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, and he’ll head back to where his NBA career began on Thursday. The Knicks visit Minnesota in the first of two games they’ll play during Week 8.

The Knicks came up short on Wednesday, but KAT had a huge game for fantasy purposes with 19 points, 19 rebounds and a full stat line. Towns has seemingly found another level to his game in his first season with the Knicks. He’s been one of the best players in all of fantasy this year.