The basketball world was buzzing with questions when Karl-Anthony Towns missed a game against the Warriors. The Knicks said he had personal reasons. Fans were confused. They were even more concerned when his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, posted a cryptic message about cancer. This raised alarms about their health.

        It turns out, it was much worse than anyone thought. Jordyn Woods took to her Instagram story to share the sad news. She wrote, "I had to bury one of the closest people to me yesterday after she lost her battle to breast cancer. " This was a huge shock to everyone.

        She had lost someone very close to her. This person was a friend to both Jordyn and Karl-Anthony Towns. The news was hard for everyone to hear.  Karl-Anthony Towns shared a picture on his Instagram story. In the photo, a lady is holding his Minnesota Timberwolves jersey. The jersey has his number 32 on it. It also has the words "Love you" and his signature. This shows how much he cared for the person who passed away.

        The Knicks coach, Tom Thibodeau, confirmed that Towns needed some time off. He said he wasn't sure if Towns would be ready for the team's West Coast trip. But Towns will be playing against the Lakers.  The loss is still fresh for Jordyn. She recently lost her father to cancer years ago. This is a tough time for her. She might not be cheering as loudly as usual.

        This is a sad moment for the basketball community. It shows how tough life can be. It also shows how important it is to support each other.  The loss of a loved one can be very hard and it is important to take time to heal.

Basketball Star Karl-Anthony Towns Faces Personal Loss

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