Stephen A. Smith melts down as Julius Randle surgery revealed live on air
Stephen A. Smith is emotional after the loss of Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle. The “First Take” host learned during Thursday’s broadcast that Randle would undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, and his reaction was predictably dramatic. Smith, who held his head in his hands before slamming his desk repeatedly in disgust, went on a rant about […]
Knicks’ championship hopes fade with Julius Randle lost for season
It’s best to say it out loud, because it’s impossible to escape the “what if” part of this terrifying development. There was a crystallizing moment in this basketball season that if you’re a Knicks fan, you’re given the greatest gift of all. belief. Actual, authentic, legitimate beliefs, not colored by rose-colored glasses or fanciful dreams. […]
Julius Randle having season-ending surgery in crushing Knicks blow
Julius Randle did everything he could to return to the Knicks without undergoing surgery this season, but the All-Star power forward couldn’t avoid the option of ending the season. Randle, who has not played since dislocating his right shoulder on Jan. 27, will undergo surgery and be re-examined in five months, the Knicks announced before […]
Julius Randle, OG Anunoby make progress in road trip with Knicks
CLEVELAND — Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby all traveled to Cleveland with the Knicks in a game that manager Tom Thibodeau labeled the “next step” for his injured starting frontcourt. There were no players in the game, but it was his first time playing in a road game since his injury. “It’s the […]
Channing Frye’s advice for how Julius Randle should handle shoulder injury
Channing Frye understands the risk and pain that awaits Julius Randle. He also recommends that the power forward stay put because the Knicks are competing with him in the lineup. Former Knick Frye also dislocated his shoulder in the NBA, avoided surgery as much as possible, and prioritized winning until a second dislocation put him […]
Knicks put on rebounding clinic despite missing Robinson, Randle
The Knicks’ top two rebounders this year, Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle, are sidelined along with OG Anunoby, but their replacement frontcourt continues the team’s league-leading performance in January into the new month. Isaiah Hartenstein, Precious Achiuwa and Josh Hart combined for 47 rebounds, including 19 on the offensive glass, and the Knicks won their […]
OG Anunoby out again as Knicks hope for Julius Randle clarity
The Knicks already knew Julius Randle would be sidelined Tuesday night, but import winger OG Anunoby also missed his second straight game against the Jazz at the Garden. Anunoby is dealing with a sore elbow, and Randle is expected to miss several weeks with a dislocated right shoulder. “OG is out. … He’s not ready […]
Knicks’ Julius Randle injury sting could have been worse
For now, Knicks fans will be allowed to breathe again unless told otherwise. For now, until told otherwise, the news regarding Julius Randle’s season is that Randle himself fell and dislocated his right shoulder Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, sending ripples of fear throughout the faithful. It seems that the message may be conveyed […]
Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle propel Knicks to tight win over Nets
This one went according to script. The Nets took an early lead. The Knicks bullied them until late. At the end of the game, the Knicks came from behind to win 108-103 in front of a capacity crowd of 17,732 at Barclays Center. The venue may have been Manhattan rather than Brooklyn, but the audience […]
Julius Randle thriving in Knicks’ spacing after OG Anunoby deal
More space for Julius Randle means a better Julius Randle. Although he hasn't received the most attention in recent weeks, the Knicks' star forward may be the biggest beneficiary of the team's blockbuster deal with the Raptors in late December. The Knicks acquired OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn in a trade for RJ […]