Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly feels like he is back at full strength after recovering from a calf injury last season. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic shared during a recent podcast that the star big man is "feeling fully healthy again, for the first time since before he was injured". Towns was limited to just 29 regular-season games after suffering a Grade 3 calf strain on Nov. 28, 2022. The 27-year-old already saw his per-game fantasy value decrease with the addition of Rudy Gobert down low; Towns averaged his lowest amount of points (20.8), rebounds (8.1), and blocks (0.6) since his rookie campaign. It's great to hear he should enter the upcoming season with a clean bill of health, but Towns probably won't be a sure-fire first-round pick in drafts this fall.

According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Timberwolves have "set a sky-high price" on center Karl-Anthony Towns. There were rumors the Knicks were interested in obtaining the 27-year-old. However, Katz denied it, citing league sources, reporting New York isn't looking to trade for him. Towns played a career-low 29 games last season due to a lingering calf injury. He also averaged 20.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.8 assists, all down from the 2021-22 campaign. But the former Kentucky Wildcat may bounce back this season, and assuming he stays healthy, he could easily finish as a top-25 fantasy option. That said, it appears the Timberwolves would entertain a deal for Towns, although it will take a lot to get him out of Minnesota.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns has been the face of the team for the last eight seasons since he was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2015 NBA draft. In that time, the Timberwolves have only made the playoffs three times and have never gotten out of the first round. After making a huge deal to bring in Rudy Gobert and with new contracts looming for Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report reports that opposing executives believe that Towns could be traded. It could even happen within the next few weeks, so that the team can avoid the salary cap restrictions entailed in the new collective bargaining agreement.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns broke out of his scoring slump in Friday's Game 3 against the Nuggets, putting up 27 points on 10-for-17 shooting. He was 2-for-4 from downtown and completed his line with seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Towns combined for only 21 points in the first two games of the series, so we saw a huge improvement from him Friday. However, the Timberwolves still couldn't hang with Denver and appear to be heading towards getting swept in the series. They will need a monster effort from KAT to stay alive in Game 4.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns had a rough playoff opener against Denver on Sunday, finishing a 109-80 blowout loss with only 11 points on 5-for-15 shooting. KAT missed 10 of his first 12 shots and went 1-for-7 with the three-ball. He added 10 rebounds and two assists to his tally while committing four turnovers in 30 minutes. Toews has played great in recent weeks, but this isn't the first time he fails to deliver in the postseason. He is shooting 46.5 percent for his playoff career, averaging only 18.2 points per game. If he can't get going, this series could be done within a week.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) isn't listed on the league's official injury report ahead of the Game 1 matchup with Denver. KAT had missed a significant portion of the 2022-23 campaign due to a calf strain and was frequently mentioned on the injury report since returning. However, he appears 100%, which is good news considering Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable. Towns will enter this one coming off a 28-point, 11-rebound, three-block play-in performance against OKC on Friday, so he'll receive plenty of attention from the DFS community.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns produced a game-high 28 points on 11-for-16 shooting and swatted away three shots as the team grabbed the final playoff ticket in the Western Conference with a 120-95 win over OKC Friday. KAT was also the leading rebounder in the game with 11 boards and handed out three assists in 29 minutes. The team will be delighted by the fact that Towns could be limited to fewer than 30 minutes Friday, as this was only his 10th game back from a calf injury. He was on the injury report with the same problem prior to the game, but it looks like Towns is feeling well, and he should be very eager to produce big numbers in the playoffs, with this being only his third postseason campaign in eight years.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The big man was questionable ahead of Tuesday's game as well, but ended up playing 41 minutes in that game. The expectation is that Towns will be able to play through his strained right calf. Towns might be the lone big man once again with Rudy Gobert (back) uncertain for this game. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Friday for another update on Towns and Gobert.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns did everything he possibly could to try and lead the team to the seventh seed on Tuesday night. The 27-year-old registered 24 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks while shooting 8-for-12 from the floor and 2-for-4 from deep. Minnesota probably would have benefited if Towns took more shots on Tuesday as his efficiency was great. Since the team was missing three of their best defensive players and Anthony Edwards had a rough night, Towns would have needed an other-worldly performance to grab a win.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) will play on Tuesday against the Lakers. KAT had been listed as questionable because of nagging calf soreness. However, his availability was never truly in jeopardy, especially with a pivotal play-in matchup on the horizon. With Rudy Gobert (suspension) out, he'll slide over to his natural spot at the five. Towns should get plenty of chances to produce, and there's a good chance he finishes as the team's top DFS producer.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers. The 27-year-old missed most of the season with a calf strain. However, he logged 36 minutes on Sunday versus the Pelicans, so DFS managers shouldn't be too concerned about his availability. With Rudy Robert (suspension) out, KAT should slide over to the five. But if Towns doesn't play for some reason, Nathan Knight may move into the starting lineup.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns helped dismantle the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday and keep the team at the eighth seed in the West. The 27-year-old superstar finished the contest with 30 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and one block while shooting 10-for-19 from the floor and 5-for-8 from three. Towns had to shake off a bit of rust when he first returned to the floor, but he looks primed for the play-in to potentially get the Timberwolves back into the first round of the playoffs again.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf, illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The superstar big man is likely to remain on the injury report through the rest of the regular season. He continues to deal with lingering injuries, but usually is able to play through the issues. The loss of Naz Reid (wrist) means that Taurean Prince and Kyle Anderson would see increased minutes if Towns is unable to play.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf, illness) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with Portland. The Timberwolves are desperately trying to make the play-in, although the team will remain cautious about the superstar's workload moving forward. However, Naz Reid (wrist) is sidelined, so Minnesota will be sorely lacking size if KAT isn't available. If that's the case, Taurean Prince and Kyle Anderson may split time at the four and draw additional interest from the DFS community.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. This doesn't come as a surprise considering it's the second game of a back-to-back set. The Wolves want to keep Towns healthy, so they'll give him a rest day on Monday. The absence of Towns should mean increased minutes for Naz Reid and Kyle Anderson. Both players could be possible streaming options for Monday's slate.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns played in his first game since November 28 and he knocked down some game-winning free throws in the final seconds on Wednesday. The New Jersey native finished the game with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals while shooting 8-for-18 from the floor and 2-for-3 from deep. While he still needs to shake off some rust, he's coming back at the perfect time for fantasy managers that kept him on the IR throughout the season.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is expected to return to the court on Wednesday barring any surprise setbacks during pre-game warmups, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. He has missed the team's last 51 consecutive games after suffering a grade 3 calf strain and the Timberwolves currently sit in the ninth seed in the Western Conference. They are only one game out of the sixth spot with nine games remaining on their schedule. Towns will be a huge boost to this team, but fantasy managers should proceed with caution in case there are any minute restrictions.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Towns has not played since November 28th, but there is optimism he may finally return on Wednesday. With the team in the heat of the playoff race, Minnesota would gladly welcome back their star big man. There should be more information regarding his status closer to tip-off after Towns goes through pregame workouts. Kyle Anderson will likely take a hit once Towns has returned.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) remains out and has no timetable to return. Head coach Chris Finch relayed Towns has entered the "final stages" of his recovery and is doing some basketball activities, but there is not timeline for Towns to return to game action. Towns has not played since suffering a calf strain on November 28th and this is the first update we have gotten in weeks. Still, it sounds like Towns remains out for the foreseeable future until we get another update on his rehab. Kyle Anderson should continue to start while Naz Reid sees some extra run off the bench.

On Tuesday, the Charlotte Hornets made it official when they shut down their star guard LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the 2022-2023 NBA season.Many fantasy managers' worst fears were realized when Ball's non-contact injury in Monday night's game against Detroit turned out to be a fractured ankle. Charlotte's season was already lost, but fantasy managers were hoping to get a few more weeks from Ball who, when healthy, was putting up huge numbers this season.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

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LaMelo Ball will finish his third NBA season with the following numbers.23.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 4.0 3PM, 1.3 STL, 0.3 BLK, 3.6 TO, 41.1% FG%, 83.6% FT%He played in only 36 games this year and is currently 32nd overall in per-game value for 9-cat in Basketball Monster's player ratings.When he was on the floor, he was a triple-double threat on a nightly basis. His talent is undeniable. Just look at what he did to the Spurs only a few weeks before getting hurt.

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