Knicks Receive Major Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Update for Warriors Game

New York Knicks fans, here's a good news for you.

As the Knicks are gearing up for their next clash against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden, the latest injury update brings both relief and concern. Karl-Anthony Towns is officially cleared to play after missing the last game against the Indiana Pacers.

However, questions linger around the supporting cast heading into this game.

Knicks Injury Report

Karl-Anthony Towns — AVAILABLE (not listed on the injury report)
Josh Hart — QUESTIONABLE (sore left knee, has missed 2 games)
Jeremy Sochan — QUESTIONABLE (illness)
Deuce McBride — OUT; (hernia surgery)

Towns sat out in 101-92 win over Indiana with bilateral knee soreness, meaning Knicks fans were holding their breath heading into the weekend. His clearance for the next game is a massive boost as New York looks to keep rolling against a struggling Warriors squad.

Hart's Knee Remains a Concern

Hart has been managing soreness in his left knee and has confirmed multiple aches, including in his ankles and back.

If he sits again, Jordan Clarkson is likely to absorb those minutes, as he delivered 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting the last time Hart was unavailable against Utah.

Warriors Injury Report

Golden State arrives at Madison Square Garden shorthanded:

Stephen Curry — OUT (right patellofemoral pain syndrome)
Draymond Green — OUT (left low back, injury management)
Jimmy Butler III — OUT (right ACL surgery)
Seth Curry — OUT (left adductor strain)
Kristaps Porzingis — OUT (illness management)
Al Horford — OUT (right soleus strain)
De'Anthony Melton — OUT (left knee injury management)
Moses Moody — OUT (right wrist sprain)
Quinten Post — QUESTIONABLE (left ankle sprain)

Blowout Written All Over It

Mar 13, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Warriors are coming to Madison Square Garden without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and most of their key players. For the Knicks, this is a good situation in terms of their chances to earn a win.

New York must start the game aggressively and gain a very big lead right from the first quarter. The Knicks have a bad habit of letting teams back in during the third quarter, and that should not happen against the Warriors.

More significantly, since the playoffs are right around the corner, the Knicks should consider resting their starters once they have secured the game. Give KAT his buckets early and get the game done by halftime so the Knicks can avoid any potential injury concerns in the second half.

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