"NEWS: Tests on Karl-Anthony Towns' thumb revealed a bone chip in addition to the sprain, The Post has learned. Surgery isn't necessary and plan is for Towns to play with the chip

The New York Knicks list Karl-Anthony Towns as questionable with a knee injury ahead of their matchup against the Orlando Magic.

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns has a bone chip in his thumb but is expected to be back when he's cleared from his current thumb sprain.

NEW YORK -- New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns ... NBA-best 14 rebounds. Towns is also shooting a personal-best 44% on 3-pointers and averaging 25.3 points alongside Jalen Brunson for the Knicks, who are third in the Eastern Conference.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns has a bone chip ... Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said of Towns’ status during his pregame news conference. He also missed three games earlier this season ...

Towns has been dealing with a knee injury suffered during the team's weekend stretch of losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls. It caused him to miss Monday's 104-93 loss to the Orlando Magic. Even if he tried his best to return to action at home.

New York hosts Oklahoma City in non-conference play. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.

The Knicks need a backup center and Mitchell Robinson could help when he's healthy. But they have more needs and trading him might be the best choice.

Kevin Garnett recently opened up about what he sees as a problem with the Knicks' starters playing so many minutes.

Karl-Anthony Towns has jumped into elite company within the NBA MVP race as the New York Knicks big man earns praise for strong season.

Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks has a bone chip in his right thumb, but is expected to try to play through the injury.