The New York Knicks announced on Saturday that their All-Star center Julius Randle underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.
According to the Knicks, the procedure was successful, and the 28-year-old player will resume basketball activities later in the summer. Reportedly, Randle is expected to be ready for training camp and available at the start of the 2023-24 season.
Randle injured his left ankle twice this past season and was aware that he would need a procedure. However, he decided to play through the injury in an attempt to fuel a deep playoff run with the Knicks. The New York team ended their postseason in the second round, being eliminated by the Miami Heat in six games.
Randle had one of his best regular seasons in 2022-23, averaging career-high 25.1 points while adding 10.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. He was an NBA All-Star for the second time in his career while also getting an All-NBA Third Team nod.
However, the ankle injury visibly limited Randle’s impact in the playoffs, as he missed one game and struggled to be a difference-maker. He only had 16.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game in the 10 games he played.
