Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable for Bulls Game

Star center dealing with right elbow impingement ahead of Friday night matchup.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:05pm

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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls due to a right elbow impingement. Towns has appeared in 73 games this season, averaging 20 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

Why it matters

The Knicks are currently third in the Eastern Conference with a 49-28 record, so losing Towns, their star center, could be a significant blow as they look to secure a high playoff seed.

The details

Towns was initially expected to play against the Bulls, but the Knicks have now listed him as questionable due to the right elbow issue. No other Knicks players are on the injury report for the game.

  • The Knicks are scheduled to play the Bulls on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Karl-Anthony Towns

A star center for the New York Knicks who has averaged 20 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this season.

Chicago Bulls

The Knicks' opponent on Friday night, currently a playoff contender in the Eastern Conference.

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What’s next

The Knicks will monitor Towns' status leading up to Friday's game and provide an update on his availability closer to tipoff.

The takeaway

The Knicks' playoff positioning could be impacted if they are forced to play without their star center Karl-Anthony Towns, who is dealing with a right elbow issue ahead of the crucial matchup against the Bulls.