The New York Knicks are reportedly expected to sign Chasson Randle to the main roster once he’s healthy. Here are five reasons the Knicks should do so.
The New York Knicks have gotten off to a rather underwhelming start to the 2016-17 NBA regular season. Having dropped two winnable games and a pair of blowouts, New York currently sits at 2-4 through six outings.
With many questioning the short-term potential of the second unit, rumors have begun to surface that Summer League standout Chasson Randle could soon be joining the Knicks.
Randle made waves by averaging 18.3 points, 5.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.0 steals for the Knicks at the 2016 Orlando Summer League. He followed with a strong showing in the preseason, including a 14-point game, before suffering a broken left orbital bone in practice.
According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, the Knicks are expected to sign Randle to the main roster once he recovers from his injury.
"Point guard Chasson Randle (fractured orbital bone), who is not on the 15-man roster, is starting his rehab stint with the Westchester Knicks at training camp and is expected to be signed when he’s back in shape."
That move could go a long way towards helping the Knicks solidify the second unit.
Randle, 24, has become something of a folk hero amongst Knicks fans. New York has missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons and Randle has been one of the few players who has provided the rabid supporters with a reason for optimism—no matter the stage.
Though nothing is imminent or guaranteed, the Knicks should bring Randle back up to the main roster once he’s fully recovered from his injury.