Randle underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday, and the Knicks said he'll be re-evaluated in five months, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
The Knicks announced Thursday that Randle will undergo season-ending right shoulder surgery, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said Friday that Randle is still waiting to take contact and is "trying to strengthen the shoulder area," Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports. "Some days have been better than others," Thibodeau added. "But just keep working at it and you never know when it turns. So that's the way we have to approach it."
Randle (shoulder) continues ramping up in "controlled contact situations" but has not progressed to any scrimmaging, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Randle (shoulder) took light contact Thursday during the Knicks' practice session, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Randle (shoulder) said Wednesday that surgery hasn't been ruled out, but he's hoping to avoid it and doing everything he can to get back as soon as possible, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Coach Tom Thibodeau said Tuesday that Randle (shoulder) hasn't been cleared to practice but is progressing well in his recovery, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
The Knicks announced Thursday that Randle (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.
Randle (shoulder) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Randle (shoulder) notched 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 125-109 victory over Miami.