For the game, the Knicks could be without one of their best players, as Karl-Anthony Towns is on the injury report. The four-time NBA All-Star has missed each of the previous two games, so this would be his third straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

Towns has missed the Knicks' last two games after injuring his Thumb during a Jan. 13 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The star center played through discomfort, posting 26 points and 12 rebounds on 7-of-17 shooting from the field, 4-of-9 from three and 8-of-10 from the free-throw line. He declined to say whether he underwent X-rays following the loss.

Acquired in a blockbuster preseason trade that sent Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick to Minnesota, Towns has unlocked new dimensions in New York’s offense with his ability to stretch the floor playing the stretch five at Madison Square Garden.

Coming into today's matchup vs the Hawks, the Knicks had listed Karl-Anthony Towns as questionable and they have just released his official playing status for t

The New York Knicks will host the Hawks on Monday afternoon. Here's the latest on Karl-Anthony Towns' injury status.

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.

On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks will be in Brooklyn to play the Nets at Barclays Center. For the game, Karl-Anthony Towns is on the injury report, but

Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) will play, Knicks say. Josh Hart (neck) will also play, team says.Source: Twitter @IanBegley What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ball Don’t Lie