Julius Randle

Julius Randle (ankle) has been cleared to play Game 2 against the Miami Heat.

Fantasy Impact

Randle missed the Knicks loss in Game 1, but will look to aid New Yorks quest to tie things up in Game 2. He could have a lighter workload given he’s been managing an injury, but expect him to be one of the more productive Knicks players.

Julius Randle (ankle) is expected to be out for Game 1 between the New York Knicks against the Miami Heat Sunday according to Adrian Wojnarowski.

Fantasy Impact

Randle will leave a huge hole in the starting lineup against a hot Miami team in the opening game of the second round series, with Obi Toppin likely to see all of the minutes he can handle, and Jalen Brunson now tasked with carrying the majority of the offensive load Sunday at Madison Square Garden.

Julius Randle (ankle) is available and will start for the New York Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Randle will play for the first time since March 29th for the Knicks and should play around 43 minutes according to head coach Tom Thibodeau as the team looks to start the series with a statement win against the Cavaliers Saturday night.

Julius Randle is targeting a return vs. the Cavaliers on Saturday in Game 1.

Fantasy Impact

Randle has been steadily improving and plans to test his left ankle prior to gametime before making a final decision on rejoining lineup for Game 1. He has been sidelined since injuring his ankle on March 29. Obi Toppin should remain in the starting lineup if Randle can't play.

Julius Randle (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact

An ankle injury will leave Randle unavailable to play against the Pelicans. He's already been out for a good chunk of time because of it, and the team is hopeful that he will be ready to go come playoff time. RJ Barrett (illness) and Obi Toppin will both get more work while Randle is out on Friday night.