Randle (shoulder) will make his preseason debut Wednesday against the Bulls, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Randle underwent shoulder surgery in April but was always expected to be 100 percent by Opening Night. Based on this report, that still seems to be the case. However, Randle will likely have heavy restrictions during his first taste of the preseason. It will also mark his Timberwolves debut after New York traded him to Minnesota in a blockbuster offseason deal that made Karl-Anthony Towns a Knick.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Out again Sunday
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Randle (shoulder) has been ruled out of Sunday's preseason matchup against the Knicks, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Randle won't suit up against his former squad, though coach Chris Finch said Friday that the All-Star will return before the preseason comes to an end, according to Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast'. Randle underwent shoulder surgery in April but is expected to be 100 percent by Opening Night. Randle's next chance to debut for the Timberwolves will come Wednesday against the Bulls.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Won't play Friday
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Randle (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game versus the 76ers, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Randle will have to wait to make his Timberwolves debut as he recovers from a shoulder surgery he underwent in April which cut his 2023-24 campaign short. However, coach Chris Finch said Friday that the big man will return before the preseason comes to an end, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports. The 29-year-old's next chance to debut will come Sunday versus the team that traded him to Minnesota this offseason -- the Knicks.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Will not debut Friday
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Randle (shoulder) will be held out of Friday's preseason opener versus the Lakers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Exactly one week after being dealt from New York to Minnesota, Randle is not ready to make his debut against the team that drafted him. This is unsurprising, as the big man was expected to be limited during the preseason as he recovers from a shoulder injury. When healthy, he is expected to start alongside Rudy Gobert in the frontcourt. In his absence Friday, Naz Reid is the likely candidate to start.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Likely to start
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Coach Chris Finch said Wednesday that Randle (shoulder) has "probably earned a starting role given his accomplishments," Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Although Randle will likely be a limited participant throughout training camp as he continues recovering from a right shoulder dislocation, his career pedigree puts him on track to enter the starting lineup upon his return to health. The two-time All-NBA forward will reinforce Minnesota's rebounding on both ends, offering some secondary creation and facilitation from the post. Naz Reid is likely a primary candidate to move into the starting lineup if Randle cannot be cleared by Opening Night.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Traded to Minnesota
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Randle (shoulder) was dealt to the Timberwolves on Friday along with Donte DiVincenzo in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The Twin Cities have a new pair of twin towers to hold down its frontcourt. Randle's fifth year in New York was plagued with injuries, which led him to play just 46 games in the 2023-24 season. The veteran big man underwent surgery on his right shoulder in April and was given a five-month re-evaluation timetable. It remains to be seen how close he is to being ready for the start of the season.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Unlikely to be full-go in preseason
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Randle (shoulder) is unlikely to be a full participant during the preseason, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Randle underwent surgery on his right shoulder in April and was given a five-month re-evaluation timetable. The team hasn't provided an update since, but it sounds like the talented big man is still rehabbing and will be limited to begin training camp starting in October. More information should be available during the Knicks' Media Day on Sept. 30, but NBA Insider Ian Bagley suggests Randle's potential lack of availability at training camp shouldn't be concerning. Regardless, with Isaiah Hartenstein now in Oklahoma City and the news that Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't be ready until December or January, the Knicks' frontcourt is looking thin before the 2024-25 season kicks off.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Undergoes successful surgery
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The Knicks announced that Randle underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in five months, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Randle tried to avoid surgery and return for the playoffs but ultimately had to be shut down for the season in early April after dislocating his right shoulder at the end of January. He ended the 2023-24 campaign with averages of 24.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 35.4 minutes across 46 appearances. Randle is under contract for at least one more season, with a player option worth $29.46 million for 2025-26. His re-evaluation timeline cuts it close to the start of training camp next fall, but there's been no indication Randle is at risk of missing the start of the 2024-25 season.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Needs surgery, out for season
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The Knicks announced Thursday that Randle will undergo season-ending right shoulder surgery in the near future and will be re-evaluated in five months.
Randle hasn't played since Jan. 27 due to a dislocated right shoulder. Despite spending the last two months rehabbing with the hope of avoiding surgery and making a late-season return, the 29-year-old forward will ultimately be shut down for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. Randle will end the season with averages of 24.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 35.4 minutes across 46 appearances. Josh Hart has routinely seen 40-plus minutes while Randle and OG Anunoby (elbow) have been out for the better part of two months, and that trend should continue with Randle done for the season and with Anunoby facing an uncertain timeline for a return.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Not yet taking contact
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Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said Friday that Randle is still waiting to take contact and is "trying to strengthen the shoulder area," Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports. "Some days have been better than others," Thibodeau added. "But just keep working at it and you never know when it turns. So that's the way we have to approach it."
Updates on Randle have often been vague and infrequent since he sustained a dislocated right shoulder in the Knicks' Jan. 27 win over the Heat. Though he was able to avoid surgery on the injury, the veteran power forward doesn't seem to have significant progress in the ensuing two months. For about the past three weeks, Randle has been limited to taking light contact with pads on the court, so he still looks to be closer to week-to-week than day-to-day at this stage of his recovery. The Knicks remain hopeful to get Randle back for the playoffs if not the end of the regular season, but fantasy managers in redraft leagues likely can't justify holding him while his return timeline remains uncertain.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Still practicing, limited contact
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Randle (shoulder) continues ramping up in "controlled contact situations" but has not progressed to any scrimmaging as of Tuesday, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Randle's timeline for returning from a dislocated shoulder is difficult to evaluate given the re-injury risk of destabilized shoulders and the muscle re-strengthening needed. Coach Tom Thibodeau did not disclose an estimation for Randle ascending to 5-on-5 action, so he remains week-to-week.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Practicing with light contact
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Randle (shoulder) took light contact Thursday during the Knicks' practice session, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Randle hasn't played since Jan. 27 due to a dislocated right shoulder. While the 29-year-old forward has avoided surgery, his return to game action isn't imminent, even though his presence on the court for practice is a positive sign. He was sporting padding on his right shoulder during Thursday's practice to protect himself from further injury, but until he's cleared to take contact, the Knicks likely won't have a target date for his return to the lineup.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Hoping to avoid surgery
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Randle said Wednesday that he hasn't ruled out undergoing surgery on his dislocated right shoulder, but he noted that he's progressing in his recovery and is hoping to avoid a procedure and return to game action as soon as possible, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
The Knicks announced at the beginning of February that Randle would be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks after he injured his shoulder Jan. 27. Randle hasn't yet resumed basketball activities as the Knicks reconvene following the All-Star break, so he can be considered week-to-week moving forward. OG Anunoby (elbow) also remains out, so Precious Achiuwa and Josh Hart should continue to see elevated roles, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Bojan Bogdanovic's (calf) playing time increase over the next week as he gets acclimated to his new squad.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Out at least 2-to-3 weeks
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The Knicks announced Thursday that Randle (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks.
Randle suffered a dislocated right shoulder Saturday against the Heat, and the Knicks are optimistic that his absence will be measured in weeks rather than months. However, a better timetable for his return could come into focus once he's re-evaluated in mid-to-late February. Josh Hart has seen plenty of run over the team's past two contests, averaging 9.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 8.5 assists in 41.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Expected to miss multiple weeks
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Randle (shoulder) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Randle sustained a dislocated right shoulder Saturday against the Heat and is undergoing further testing Monday. An official timeline for Randle won't be provided until after the results of the MRI are read, but the Knicks are hoping that his absence will be measured in weeks rather than months. Josh Hart will likely enter the starting five and take on increased minutes while Randle is sidelined, and Quentin Grimes and Precious Achiuwa are also candidates to see boosts in playing time in Randle's absence.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Flirts with double-double in win
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Randle (shoulder) notched 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 125-109 victory over Miami.
Randle led all Knicks starters in rebounds while finishing one board short of a double-double and ending as one of three players with 15 or more points in a winning effort. Randle has tallied at least 15 points and eight rebounds in six of his last eight contests.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Sustains dislocated shoulder
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Randle was diagnosed with a dislocated right shoulder after suffering the injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 125-109 win over the Heat, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. He posted 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes prior to exiting the game.
The injury occurred with just over four minutes in the fourth quarter, when Randle collided with the Heat's Jaime Jaquez on a drive to the basket. Though the Knicks aren't likely to provide an official timetable for Randle's return until he undergoes an MRI later Saturday, dislocated shoulders typically entail a multi-week recovery. Josh Hart is the most likely candidate to move into the starting five in Randle's expected absence and should see his fantasy value spike as a result, while Quentin Grimes and Precious Achiuwa could also take on more pronounced roles.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Exits game with injury
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Randle left Saturday's game versus Miami with 4:27 remaining in the fourth quarter due to an apparent shoulder injury and won't return, Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com reports.
Randle crashed into Jaime Jaquez late in the fourth quarter Saturday and wasn't able to shoot his free throws, meaning his night is over. Randle will finish the contest with 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes. The 29-year-old forward's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Posts well-rounded line in rout
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Randle amassed 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Thursday's 122-84 win over the Nuggets.
Randle led the Knicks in rebounds while also contributing healthy numbers as a scorer and distributor, and he could have pushed for a triple-double if not for sitting out the entire fourth quarter with New York building an insurmountable lead. The power forward has been one of the most versatile players at his position in the league this season, averaging 24.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.6 triples through 45 games. Randle has also boosted his fantasy stock by increasing his shooting efficiency -- his current 47.3 percent mark from the field is on pace to be his highest since the 2018-19 campaign.
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Knicks' Julius Randle: Teases triple-double in Brooklyn
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Randle totaled 30 points (10-19 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds and seven assists in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 108-103 victory over the Nets.
The veteran forward tied Jalen Brunson for the team scoring lead on the night as he came within a handful of boards and dimes of his second straight triple-double. Randle has scored 30 or more points in six of 12 games in January, averaging 26.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.3 threes on the month.
