One of the most significant developments of the 2025 offseason was the report stating that Karl-Anthony Towns underwent surgery on his bothersome knee and finger. It was an equally troubling and encouraging report for the New York Knicks, as optimism at least stated that he'd be back at 100 percent for the 2025-26 season.
Nearly four months after the report surfaced, Towns utilized Media Day to inform those in attendance that he never actually underwent procedures for his finger or knee.
Towns has experienced issues with his knee in the past, including a surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in March of 2024.