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Fans wondering 'When is Julius Randle coming back from injury?' finally have the update they have been waiting for. When Randle went down in the New York Knicks' recent win over the Miami Heat with a dislocated shoulder, there was fear that he could potentially need surgery. However, according to reports, that won't be the case.
A tweet from the New York Knicks PR account on social media indicated that Randle had simply dislocated his shoulder and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks. As such, it sounds as though, for the time being, the concern regarding whether or not Randle will need surgery is water under the bridge.
Although the timeline may shift as he progresses through recovery, Randle will be able to recover through All-Star weekend, minimizing the impact on the Knicks.
The team will play seven games before the All-Star break before having almost a week off from Feb. 15-21.
If he returns within the 2-3 week timeline, he will be back in action for the Feb. 22 clash with Philadelphia.
Looking at Julius Randle's injury history and how the Knicks can adapt
This is the first time that Randle has dealt with a shoulder injury in his career, according to Fox Sports' injury history tracker.
Although he has dealt with a slew of lower-body injuries, mostly consisting of ankle and foot injuries, he has no listed upper-body injuries.
With Randle out, the question for the Knicks becomes how they can fill the massive gap left by the All-Star. With OG Anunoby listed as day-to-day with an elbow injury and Quentin Grimes also listed as day-to-day with a knee sprain, the team will need to utilize its depth.
As such, expect players like Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart to try and outperform their season averages. With the New York Knicks currently riding an eight-game win streak that sees them sitting in third place in the East, the stakes are incredibly high for the team as they look to hold onto their spot in the standings.
