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Congratulations Pouring In For Knicks Star Karl-Anthony Towns

Originally posted on The Spun | By Tzvi Machlin | Last updated Dec 26, 2025 11:59 AM ET

The New York Knicks got a hard-fought win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas with Karl-Anthony Towns contributing a double-double to the 126-124 box score. But the real Christmas joy may have come a few hours prior to the big game.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Towns and his girlfriend Jordyn Woods announced that they are no longer boyfriend & girlfriend. They are now engaged to be married.

"Marry Christmas," Woods wrote, showing off a massive diamond engagement ring on her finger.

The photos were taken from a rooftop overseeing the New York skyline and the bridges.

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Congratulations Pour In

Everyone from fans to other basketball players took to the comments on Woods' Instagram page to congratulate the happy couple on their engagement.

"ahhhh congrats boo," Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese wrote.

"The most deserving woman, so proud of both of you this is EVERYTHING," Jodie Woods wrote. "BIGGGGGGGGG ROCKSSSSSSSSS"

"jordyyyyyyy," Kylie Jenner wrote.

"congrats bby," wrote Simone Biles.

"omg congrats I LOVE YALL❤️," wrote Sunisa Lee.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: NBA athlete Karl-Anthony Towns and model Jordyn Woods attend the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Towns entered the NBA as the first overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves after a standout freshman season at Kentucky. He made an immediate impact, winning NBA Rookie of the Year in 2016 and quickly establishing himself as one of the league’s most skilled big men.

Known for his shooting range and offensive versatility on top of his rebounding ability, Towns became a centerpiece of the Timberwolves’ rebuild, earning multiple NBA All-Star selections.

In 2024, Towns was traded to the New York Knicks and in 2025 helped them reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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