Karl-Anthony Towns to Undergo Surgery for Torn Meniscus

All-Star Center Expected to Miss Extended Time

Breaking News: March 15, 2023

Minnesota Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee and will undergo surgery, the team announced Wednesday. The injury was discovered through an MRI scan conducted on March 7, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Towns, a three-time All-Star, has been sidelined for 18 games since sustaining the injury. His absence has been a significant blow to the Timberwolves, who have struggled to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff standings.

The team has not yet provided a timeline for Towns' recovery, but it is expected that he will miss an extended period of time. The Timberwolves are currently 32-29 and hold the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference.