Two-time All-NBA forward Julius Randle will be reevaluated in two-to-three weeks after sustaining a dislocated right shoulder last Saturday against Miami, the Knicks announced (on Twitter).
The news was expected and doesn’t reveal much beyond the fact that Randle will be sidelined through at least the All-Star break, as that’s the time period (February 15-22) when he’ll be reevaluated, observes Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Randle, 29, had appeared in every game this season for the Knicks prior to the injury, which came as Jaime Jaquez attempted to draw a change late in the fourth quarter on Saturday. Randle landed awkwardly with his right arm extended, then headed toward the training staff and was taken to the locker room for X-rays.
The two-time All-Star has missed the past two contests, both victories, and will miss at least seven more games before the All-Star break. The Knicks are the hottest team in the league, having won 14 of their past 16 games.
With Randle sidelined, Josh Hart has started in his place and seen a major uptick in minutes, with Precious Achiuwa also sliding down to power forward at times in addition to playing center.
Get well Julius. We’ll hold it down for ya ….
What I want to see. Is Sims and Precious give us good mins. It will make Knicks stronger for playoffs……
Feb 8 = ???? DeM DeR
For all the Haters and Geniuses ……
It’s so great to be me ……
“The New York Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA. They are riding an eight-game winning streak, the last two victories of which have come without forwards OG Anunoby and Julius Randle in the lineup. Anunoby is dealing with inflammation in his right elbow while Randle recovers from a separated right shoulder.
Both are integral to the Knicks’ success and played a major part in the team’s turnaround in January. New York probably wishes the month would last forever as they went 14-2, surging up the Eastern Conference standings. Currently 31-17 on the season, they are only a half-game behind the Milwaukee Bucks for second place in the conference, six games behind the No. 1 seed Boston Celtics.”
Swallow slowly ……..
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Good article, thanks. I’m not sure what you’re bragging about, though. A year or so ago you really wanted to trade Randle and start Obi.