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Knicks Rumors: Jericho Sims Has Surgery on Shoulder Injury, Out for Rest of Season

Tyler ConwayApr 27, 2023

New York Knicks center Jericho Sims will miss the remainder of the 2023 NBA playoffs after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sims will need five months of recovery time, which should put him back on the floor in time for training camp.

Sims, 24, averaged 3.4 points and 4.7 rebounds during his second NBA season. He found a niche in Tom Thibodeau's rotation as a high-energy rim runner who finishes near the rim and rebounds at a high per-minute rate.

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Sims was initially injured in an April 7 game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Knicks have been able to navigate Sims' absence to reach the second round of the NBA playoffs for just the second time since 2000. Isaiah Hartenstein has served as the primary backup behind starter Mitchell Robinson, whose absence earlier in the season helped Sims emerge as a potential long-term piece in the rotation.

Sims' $1.9 million contract for the 2023-24 season is partially guaranteed, but it would be a surprise if the Knicks opted to move on even with the injury playing a factor.