Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for Covid-19, as the NBA's postponed games list grows

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After already losing seven family members to Covid-19, the Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for the coronavirus

Towns made the announcement on his social media, saying he received the test prior to Friday evening's scheduled game against the Memphis Grizzlies, which has now been postponed."I pray every day that this nightmare of a virus will subside and I beg everyone to continue to take it seriously by taking all of the necessary precautions," Towns wrote."We cannot stop the spread of this virus alone, it must be a group effort by all of us.

— Karl-Anthony Towns January 15, 2021 In accordance with the NBA's health and safety protocols, the game scheduled to take place at the Target Center in Minneapolis was postponed. Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Timberwolves, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with tonight's game against the Grizzlies.The game is just the latest in a slew of match-ups that have been postponed this season, which started on December 22.

 

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Nooo! Love this guy. Feel better soon!

Terrible get well KarlTowns

I wish you a speedy recovery. God bless you and your family.

One is Very Sorry for his family losses in such numbers. Though one has to wonder how that happened ...

Its pretty ob hes either an idiot or doesnt care. Going w the later

I guess we know now that the Corona Virus is racist.

Wow!

Im so sorry to hear of your loss. Stay strong. I'm healthy in 50's have almost recovered from Covid, but I have to say, it was a very stressful time. You don't know what's coming from minute to minute with this virus. Symptoms hang around, its scary. Please wear masks!

🙏🏽🙏🏽

Suspend nba again

Damn.

So sad. I lost two family members within a single year and it almost like the world was coming to an end for me. Losing 7 is simply horrible. I pray for your speedy recovery both physically and mentally.

Jesus

Wasn’t covid. It was the lack of actual health care by physicians

GET WELL SOON

Best wishes to him, from one Towns to another.

May God cover you and keep you safe . He has 7 of your Angels he will help you kick this to the curb. Stay strong snd keep his faith as hard as it clearly would be . Prayers from 🇨🇦

🙏🏽

Praying for him

Prayers up for him

I cannot like this. I can only give my feelings to Mr. Towns. I hope he survives and thrives.

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