New York Knicks forward Julius Randle will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on Thursday.
What happened:
The team sidelined him from competitions after he dislocated his shoulder on January 27th in New York’s win over the Heat. He was rehabilitating the shoulder to avoid surgery and return in time for the postseason. However, that timeline did not work out. Randle is expected to be reevaluated after the upcoming surgery in five months.
Injury impact:
The fifth-seeded Knicks (44-31) keep advancing toward the playoffs despite suffering substantial injury holes in their lineup. In addition to, Randle, midseason pickup OG Anunoby is still absent with an injured right elbow.
New York got a boost on March 27 when centre Mitchell Robinson returned to the court after a 50-game absence due to a left ankle injury.
Julius, a 2024 All-Star, averaged 24 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5 assists over 46 matches this campaign.
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