By Joiner Martínez
01 Feb 2024, 23:02 PM EST
The New York Knicks will lose their star player Julius Randle for at least three weeks of action, after dislocating his right shoulder in the duel on Saturday, January 27 against the Miami Heat.
The New York Knicks forward will be out at least until All-Star weekend.
Randle’s injury occurred after a hard fall while driving toward the basket with the ball near the end of the Knicks’ victory over Miami. He underwent several tests and has been given some treatment options.
Julius Randle dislocated his right shoulder and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks
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Those led by Tom Thibodeau indicated Thursday that Randle will be evaluated again in two to three weeks. The Knicks will have their last game before the break on February 14 and will not have games again until February 22, which is exactly three weeks from now.
Randle averages 24 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5 assists. The Knicks went 14-2 in January and have won eight straight.
Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau named NBA Coach of the Month
The Knicks had their best month in 30 years and Tom Thibodeau has been recognized for it.
Thibodeau was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January, the NBA announced Thursday. The Knicks went 14-2 in the first month of 2024 and are in the midst of an eight-game winning streak, including the best four-week stretch in franchise history in 30 years.
Thibodeau beat JB Bickerstaff of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers and Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics.
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was named Western Conference Coach of the Month for January after leading Los Angeles to a 12-3 record.
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