Karl-Anthony Towns is solidifying his status as one of the elite players in the NBA this season. The Dominican national team star currently now leads the entire NBA league with 39 double-doubles during the 2025-2026 campaign.
As he works to bring an NBA championship back to New York for the first time in over half a century, Towns has distinguished himself as one of only five players currently averaging at least 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. This dominant performance makes him a lock for All-NBA honors at the conclusion of the season.
In the race for double-doubles, Towns holds a slim lead over Jalen Johnson of the Hawks (38) and Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets (36). His season highlights include a massive 40-point, 13-rebound performance against Minnesota and an 18-rebound game against the Charlotte Hornets.
US sports media is keeping close tabs on Towns. As reported, Towns’ recent return to form after the All-Star break has been a central narrative in US media, particularly his recent especially dominant performance. Sports analysts have also noted his improved chemistry within New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown’s system.
Towns made headlines for his performance in the recent game against the Chicago Bulls (22 February 2026), where he recorded 28 points and 11 rebounds, officially marking his NBA-leading 39th double-double of the season.
RotoWire provided a detailed breakdown of his February surge. They note that Towns has secured a double-double in nine of his last ten contests, averaging over 20 points and 11.6 rebounds during this stretch while shooting a highly efficient 53.6% from the floor.
Sports Illustrated, in a recent analysis, former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins argued on air that featuring Towns as the primary offensive focus is the “recipe” for the Knicks to reach the NBA Finals. The coverage emphasizes that Towns is currently one of the best rebounders in the league, averaging 11.8 boards per game.
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Listin Diario
24 February 2026