Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau wouldn’t speculate prior to their game against Charlotte on Monday how much time Julius Randle might miss, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post tweets.
Randle dislocated his right shoulder against Miami on Saturday and is expected to be out at least a few weeks, though an MRI revealed no significant damage.
“He’s being smart right now, as are we. So we’re gathering the information then we’ll make a good decision once we have the information,” Thibodeau said. “I think that’s a big part of decision making. To speculate before you have all the information would just speculation.”
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- Josh Hart said the early prognosis on Randle’s injury is reason for optimism, Bondy reports in another tweet.“That has us in good spirits that he’s not going to be out too long,” Hart said. “We have to stay afloat during that time. I think we have the pieces to do that.”
- While Randle mends, Hart could be inserted into the lineup at the three with OG Anunoby to power forward, Mark W. Sanchez of the Post writes. The could also go with a more traditional lineup, with Precious Achiuwa starting, or even consider a very small unit with Quentin Grimes in place of Randle. Jericho Sims will likely take on a bigger role, Sanchez adds.
- Anunoby was a late scratch on Monday due to right elbow inflammation, the team’s PR department tweets. He’s averaging 15.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 14 starts since being acquired from Toronto. Hart and Achiuwa started on Monday in place of Anunoby and Randle, Ian Begley of SNY TV tweets.
- Evan Fournier did not travel with the team due to personal reasons, Fred Katz of The Athletic tweets. Fournier, who has appeared in only three games, is a prime trade candidate due to his contract, which includes a $19MM club option for next season.
Fournier needs to go away. He’s pouting for lack of playing time. One of the worst signings in recent history
Not his fault Thibs has always been a bad coach. Knicks have ruined his career.
Evan Fournier was the starter last season to begin the year, and I’d say Thibs played him in the rotation way longer than he should’ve. He started the first 7 games, and was a regular rotation player for the first 13. You happen to know his numbers in those games?
6.9 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.1 TO on 34%/33%/82% shooting in 20 minutes per game, with league-worst perimeter defense and low basketball IQ.
The only thing that’s ever made him an above average player was his offense, specifically movement shooting and catch-and-shoot ability, and he shot under 31% from 3 in 27 games last year.
The Knicks ruining his career is a funny take though, beyond the fact that Fournier has been objectively awful for about half of the games he’s played as a Knick, they have made him considerably richer than any other team would’ve and by not trading him, they only kept him from maybe being a 15 MPG bench shooter. He’ll probably get that chance soon enough.
Evan Fournier is with the Knicks still?? Lol just let this man go back to europe
Poole for grimes + fournier
No
Eliminate the protections on the FRP and it might be a discussion.
No matter what we get back for Fournier. It will be an upgrade. Cause he don’t play.
I have to admit you have been hyping these Knicks for years and it appears you may have finally been correct about them. I don’t think they are contenders but they are much better than I expected. They did you a favor by not getting Dinwiddie like you wanted. Dude is a brick machine.
So Jordan Poole looks good now huh?
How about Rose and Kennard from the Grizz? Lol
Fournier personal reasons = I’m not helping the Knicks after they have benched me for 2 seasons
Clarkson would’ve been my pick for a deadline trade. Lou Williams type who can score and distribute based on his 18/5 line this season. With the injury to Randle, I think Miles Bridges may be the target needed now. Solid replacement while Randle is out and would be the offensive player needed on the second unit once Randle returns. Both players are on expiring contracts, so no commitment to money.