Julius Randle was beefing with referee during on-court proposal
Julius Randle disagrees! The Knicks forward chose the wrong time and place to speak with official Brandon Adair during Thursday night’s 118-112 win over the Pistons. Now he will forever be part of one couple’s special moment, as the backdrop to an on-court proposal in the garden. In Randle’s defense, he said he never expected […]
Knicks need better than hit-or-miss effort by Julius Randle
Edward R. Murrow said, “Good night and good luck.”Walter Cronkite’s go-to is “…and it is That’s right. ” At the end of every concert he’s ever performed, Billy Joel has advised his audience, “Don’t let anyone give you their opinion.” Here’s Tom Thibodeau’s signature line: “It’s a make-or-break league.” It has always been that way, […]
Julius Randle bouncing back in big way after slow Knicks start
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If Julius Randle didn’t back it up, it would have been just lip service, just an excuse. But after six strong games, it was clear Randle wasn’t blowing smoke. Offseason ankle surgery, or at least recovery from it, posed a challenge to start the season. Not so much these days. “I feel […]
Julius Randle turning things around after dreadful Knicks start
Julius Randle wasn’t necessarily making excuses. He was explaining the situation. He is not at all surprised by the fact that his surgically repaired left ankle still limits his movement. “I told you guys from the beginning that it’s a process. I had surgery four and a half months ago, and it was a lower […]
Julius Randle had ankle pain, resisted Knicks’ attempts to rest him
Julius Randle has struggled through the first week of the season, battling ankle soreness, but has resisted the Knicks’ attempts to rest him in an effort to keep him available, multiple sources said. he told the Post. Randle, who underwent arthroscopic ankle surgery in the offseason, was at about “70 percent” after the surgery, officials […]
Julius Randle breaks out as Knicks spoil James Harden’s Clippers debut
Julius Randle rediscovered the shot and RJ Barrett returned it strong. Facing a lineup of former MVPs and All-Stars, the Knicks ran away in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s 111-97 victory, ensuring that James Harden’s Clippers debut was a loss at the Garden. Randle was the focal point of the team’s early-season struggles, entering […]
Clippers’ Mason Plumlee carried off court after Julius Randle collision
Mason Plumlee had to be carried off the court after running into Julius Randle’s veteran knee dive for the ball. The incident occurred Monday with 4:10 left in the third quarter of the Knicks’ 111-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at Madison Square Garden. Randle made a split-second dive to keep the loose ball […]
Tom Thibodeau sounds like he’s out of excuses for Knicks’ Julius Randle
MILWAUKEE — That wasn’t a scolding from Tom Thibodeau. Rather, it’s an animated pep talk from the postgame presser. And while the coach refrained from mentioning Julius Randle’s name, the question was about the All-Star and the answer certainly applied. “You can’t decide in advance. You can’t say, ‘I haven’t taken a shot yet, so […]
Kendrick Perkins eviscerates ‘ball hogging’ Julius Randle as Knicks struggles continue
Julius Randle’s shooting struggles have been evident since the beginning of the Knicks’ season, and some of the NBA’s biggest experts have criticized him. ESPN analyst and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins had some harsh words for Randle on Friday night, amid more shooting troubles in the first half of the Knicks’ in-season tournament game […]
Knicks’ Julius Randle ‘not making excuses’ for poor shooting
Julius Randle is trying to rediscover his scoring touch while returning from offseason ankle surgery. However, the two-time All-Star said after the Knicks lost 96-87 on the road to the Pelicans in New Orleans on Saturday, falling to 1-2 after missing shots in three straight games. I’m not making any excuses.” “I’ve got to keep […]
