Sources: Knicks' Randle eyes Sat. return vs. Cavs

New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle, who has been out since March 29 with a left ankle sprain, is targeting a return against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Randle, 28, has been steadily improving and plans to test his left ankle prior to gametime before making a final decision on rejoining the lineup for Game 1, sources told ESPN.

He is officially listed as questionable for the first-round series vs. the Cavaliers. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday night.

Prior to the injury, Randle hadn't missed a game this season and has typically shown a willingness to play at less than 100%. He's averaging a career-high 25.1 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists this season.

He is one of four players -- along with Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis -- to have averaged at least 25 and 10 this season.