All Star Forward Sidelined Since Late January Fall

Knicks' Julius Randle Out with Dislocated Shoulder

All-Star forward sidelined since late January fall

Randle's injury a blow to Knicks' playoff hopes

New York Knicks star forward Julius Randle has been sidelined since late January after suffering a dislocated right shoulder injury. The two-time All-Star was injured in the fourth quarter of a win over the Miami Heat on January 28th, when he took a hard fall after bracing himself. Randle has been a key contributor for the Knicks this season, averaging 24.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.

The Knicks have struggled in Randle's absence, going 5-9 in their last 14 games. The team is currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, but they are just two games ahead of the seventh-place Toronto Raptors. The Knicks have 22 games remaining in the regular season, and they will need to get healthy and play well down the stretch to secure a playoff berth.

Randle's injury is a major blow to the Knicks' playoff hopes. The 29-year-old is one of the team's best players, and his absence will be felt on both ends of the floor. The Knicks will need to find a way to replace Randle's production if they want to make a run at the playoffs.