MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 13: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter of the game at Target Center on January 13, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Ha ((Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images))MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Karl-Anthony Towns announced Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as the NBA has postponed the Wolves' Friday night game versus the Grizzlies.In a message posted to social media, Towns says he learned Friday that he was positive for COVID-19.
He says he will immediately isolate and follow health protocols.For Towns, the diagnosis hits close to home for the star center.