Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

WASHINGTON, DC — As the Knicks have begun to find their way, winning six straight games and 16 of their last 20 entering Saturday’s game against the Wizards, teams have been left to try to figure out a way to slow down Karl-Anthony Towns.

What roster holes do the Knicks need to shore up as the trade deadline nears? That question and more in the latest edition of our mailbag.

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks visited the Washington Wizards on Saturday night to try to extend their good moment in the 2024-25 NBA season.

The Washington Wizards faced the New York Knicks on Saturday night inside Capital One Arena. Despite a terrific effort, the shorthanded Wizards fell short as New York won, 136-132. Jordan Poole (left hip contusion) was ruled out prior to tip-off while Kyle Kuzma (ribs) missed his 11th straight game.

The Knicks led by at least 20 points for the final 31 minutes as Tom Thibodeau, infamously uncomfortable with large leads, emptied his bench with nine minutes left. It was Randle’s first game against the Knicks since his contract extension talks went nowhere and he was shipped to the Timberwolves for Towns.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, despite an outstanding performance from Victor Wembanyama. The French center impressed not only his teammates but also his rivals, with Karl-Anthony Towns offering his thoughts on the young star’s performance.

Karl-Anthony Towns is a big reason behind the New York Knicks recent success, and people are beginning to take note of his achievements. Perhaps the biggest sig

Karl-Anthony Towns is looking forward to visiting the Timberwolves as a member of the Knicks for the first time.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives against Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner, left ...

After receiving a warm reception in his first game in Minnesota since October's blockbuster trade to New York, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 30 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in a Knicks rout that included Timberwolves fans booing their own team.

On Friday night, New York showed they can be just as good without their ace in the hole. The Knicks' dominant 108-85 win over the Orlando Magic came in a way that turns heads with the team just hitting four three-pointers the entire night.