The three-time All-Star power forward has yet to agree to a contract extension with the Knicks, and could become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Isaiah Hartenstein was as good a reserve center as there was in the league last season but took a big free agent payday to play for another contender in Oklahoma City. That leaves a combination of the feisty but undersized Precious Achiuwa and the athletic but raw Jericho Sims to do the job.

The New York Knicks appear to be thinking outside the box with star big man Julius Randle. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau spoke this week to Steve Aschburner of NBA.com. In the interview, Thibodeau revealed that the team is considering playing Randle more minutes at the center position next season.

With the Knicks lacking center depth, head coach Tom Thibodeau says Julius Randle could see more time there this season.

Tom Thibodeau is open to playing Julius Randle at center next season but he fears that overexposing the All-Star to too much physicality could wear down his body.

The New York Knicks are looking to contend this season, and Julius Randle is hoping he can be a big part of that.

Speaking to Steve Aschburner of NBA.com, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau acknowledged that losing Isaiah Hartenstein leaves a hole to

B efore Jalen Brunson completely changed the trajectory of the Knicks’ future, it was Julius Randle who was the face of the franchise and looked at as the franchise’s savior.