After he dropped 31 points on New Year’s Day, Utah coach Will Hardy explained why the Knicks center’s long-distance shooting was more reputation than reality.

Karl-Anthony Towns’ shooting slump since returning from a thumb injury continued Saturday night, with just 11 points on 3-for-11 shooting in the Knicks’ loss to the Lakers.

His third 3-pointer was No. 976 of his career, passing Karl-Anthony Towns for the most in Timberwolves history. • Shot 9 of 10 for 20 points on uncontested field goal attempts • Attacked ...

Incredibly, the young superstar earned a spot at the top of the Timberwolves’ all-time historic three-point list, just over former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns ... as he shot 9 of 10 for ...

NEW YORK -- The Knicks were without center Karl-Anthony Towns ... where Towns finished with 32 points, 20 rebounds and six assists, including a 5-for-5 effort from 3-point range, in the Knicks ...

Karl-Anthony ... for Towns. The four-time All-Star is averaging 25.4 points per game in his debut season with the Knicks, and he's done so in large part thanks to his excellent 3-point shooting.

Towns (knee) is available and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Raptors, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is dealing with a thumb injury and while he's playing through it, he admits that it is affecting his three-point shot.

Anthony Edwards, who takes over from Karl-Anthony Towns as the Wolves' franchise leader in 3-pointers made, continues evolving.

Point Guard: Ricky Rubio - Historical leader in assists ... and offensive versatility. Center: Karl-Anthony Towns - 3× All-Star, Rookie of the Year (2016), 2× All-NBA Team. One of the best scorers ...