Karl-Anthony Towns might be having a tough time finding his rhythm on the court, but off the court, he's definitely winning. Since 2020, Towns has been in a relationship with TV personality and model Jordyn Woods, and their love story just took a major step forward. On Christmas Day 2025, the 30-year-old NBA star announced his engagement to Woods, and just two months later, she shared the joyous reactions from her family and friends.
In a recent Instagram post, Woods, 28, gave fans a peek into the excitement, showcasing her stunning engagement ring through a series of FaceTime clips. One standout moment featured Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith, who was left speechless by the dazzling ring.
For those curious about Woods' connection to the Smith family, her late father, John Woods, worked on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ and she grew up considering Will and Jada Pinkett Smith as family. Will himself added to the celebration with a warm “WOW Congrats, Jordyn!”
under her post.
The engagement news quickly went viral, with love pouring in from actresses like Amber Riley, Odessa A’zion, and Amaya Espinal, capturing the hearts of many across social media.
Switching gears to the hardwood, the New York Knicks recently faced off against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. Despite the home-court advantage and the Pistons missing key players Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart due to suspensions, the Knicks struggled to find their footing. A notable moment came when the Pistons’ Paul Reed blocked a scoring attempt by Towns, visibly frustrating Jalen Brunson.
The Pistons took control early, setting the pace in the first half. Although the Knicks mounted a comeback in the second half, they ultimately couldn't close the gap. After the game, Towns didn't shy away from critiquing the Knicks’ offense, highlighting areas needing improvement.
“Our offense is our offense. It’s been that way all year. So we have our system and we’re gonna - regardless of who’s in the game or not in the game - we run the system that we have implemented for our team to the best of our abilities,” Towns stated.
Despite his frustrations, the Knicks are holding their own in the Eastern Conference, sitting in third place with an impressive 35-21 record. Towns' comments reflect the challenges he faces, but also the potential for growth as the team looks to refine their strategy moving forward.