Report: Wolves’ Towns voted Rookie of the Year

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been voted the NBA’s Rookie of the Year, according to a person with direct knowledge of the award.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made. The NBA is scheduled to announce the winner Monday.

Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 18.1 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks after being selected with the No. 1 pick. Cameron Browne/NBA/Getty Images

The No. 1 overall pick from Kentucky posted the best rookie season by a big man since Tim Duncan. He averaged 18.1 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks and helped the Timberwolves win 13 more games than they did the previous season. Towns played all 82 games and was named Western Conference rookie of the month in all six months the award was handed out.

From the night of the NBA draft all the way to the end of his first season, Towns stood head and shoulders above the rest of his rookie class.

Towns turned 20 early in the season but showed the polish and poise of a veteran from the very early stages. His ability to pass, rebound, block shots and score from the …

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