The New York Knicks received some mixed news on Sunday afternoon regarding the absence of their starters.
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau addressed the media on Sunday afternoon, revealing that the trio of injured starters – Julius Randle, O.G. Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson – have been cleared to travel with the team on their upcoming four-game Western road trip.
“They can travel. Hopefully, OG gets cleared and should be able to play.” –Tom Thibodeau to the media
Julius Randle, O.G. Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson have missed numerous games this season due to a variety of injuries. While Randle and Anunoby were key contributors to the Knicks’ hot January in which they went 14-2, Robinson has been out for much longer and has barely been a factor this season.
Randle went down on January 27 against the Miami Heat, in a game where he dislocated his right shoulder. Anunoby underwent surgery on February 8 to remove a loose bone fragment in his right elbow.
Robinson went down earlier on December 8 with an ankle injury, which he received surgery on shortly thereafter. He was initially ruled out for the remainder of the season, but it is looking evermore likely that he could return soon.
