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Robinson’s Hand Injury Fueled by Family Crisis, Celtics Deal Looms
sports6 days ago

Robinson’s Hand Injury Fueled by Family Crisis, Celtics Deal Looms

Mitchell Robinson said his right-hand fracture happened after he banged his hand on his truck upon learning his youngest brother was in a car accident. He underwent surgery ahead of the NBA Finals, appeared in all five Finals games with modest numbers (3.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 0.6 BPG in 13.4 MPG), and later agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics as the Knicks’ luxury-tax concerns prevented a return, prompting them to add Andre Drummond to bolster center depth.

Knicks star Mitchell Robinson reveals finals hand injury stemmed from family crisis and a truck incident
sports6 days ago

Knicks star Mitchell Robinson reveals finals hand injury stemmed from family crisis and a truck incident

Mitchell Robinson revealed that a family emergency—learning his youngest brother was in a car accident—led him to bang his hand on his truck, fracturing his right fifth metacarpal; he played through the NBA Finals with a wrapped hand and later signed a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Boston Celtics.

Robinson Leaves Knicks for Celtics, Hints at ‘Truth’ Behind Exit After Anunoby Emoji
sports9 days ago

Robinson Leaves Knicks for Celtics, Hints at ‘Truth’ Behind Exit After Anunoby Emoji

Mitchell Robinson agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics (with a third-year player option), ending his Knicks tenure; his cryptic reply to OG Anunoby’s sad-face emoji — that he didn’t want this to happen and hopes the truth comes out — underscores the tension of a high-profile division-rival move and Knicks’ frontcourt concerns going into next season.

Cap Constraints Push Knicks to Part Ways with Mitchell Robinson
sports9 days ago

Cap Constraints Push Knicks to Part Ways with Mitchell Robinson

The Knicks let Mitchell Robinson walk due to cap-rule concerns and on-court questions about his fit, signing him with the Boston Celtics for three years and $47.4 million with a player option in the third year. While Robinson is a game-changing defender and elite rebounder, his offense, free-throw issues, and injury history made a long-term, high-cost commitment risky under the NBA’s second-apron rules, prompting New York to pivot toward fortifying center depth behind Towns and preserving its title-window under cap constraints.

Mitchell Robinson Joins Celtics, Shaping the Knicks-Celtics Rivalry
sports10 days ago

Mitchell Robinson Joins Celtics, Shaping the Knicks-Celtics Rivalry

Mitchell Robinson has agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics on a three-year, $47.4 million contract using the mid-level exception, departing the Knicks due to salary-cap constraints. Boston adds a defensively versatile, athletic center to strengthen its frontcourt, while New York looks to pivot to cheaper veteran options. The move could influence how Boston counters matching up with top bigs in the playoffs, and questions remain about Robinson’s health and how the frontcourt will be rotated behind the Celtics’ core.

Robinson leaves Knicks for Celtics on a 3-year, $47M deal
sports10 days ago

Robinson leaves Knicks for Celtics on a 3-year, $47M deal

Free agent center Mitchell Robinson is leaving the Knicks to sign a 3-year, $47 million contract with the Boston Celtics, a deal New York can’t match under the league’s financial rules. Known for elite offensive rebounding, Robinson strengthens Boston’s frontcourt as the Knicks seek a replacement; Boston’s coach Joe Mazzulla has long praised him, and Kevon Looney has been floated as a potential Knicks target.

Dolan’s second-apron stance could force Knicks to reshuffle their championship bench
sports24 days ago

Dolan’s second-apron stance could force Knicks to reshuffle their championship bench

Knicks owner James Dolan said he won’t go into the NBA’s second apron, a stance that could limit New York’s ability to keep its championship-depth. With the 2026-27 second-apron line around $221.7M and the Knicks about $13M under it, re-signing key backups like Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet may require delicate cap moves (or sacrificing other pieces), including trimming via trades or using minimums. Staying under the line would also preserve access to a $6M taxpayer mid-level and give the Knicks some flexibility to keep Diawara, but it could leave the bench thin and complicate future retention. If Robinson or Shamet depart, the team’s title roadmap could be affected, though they’d still be a desirable destination for role players and cheaper options.

Robinson’s Injury Looms Over Knicks as Wembanyama Faces Finals Buzz
sports1 month ago

Robinson’s Injury Looms Over Knicks as Wembanyama Faces Finals Buzz

NBA Finals media day in San Antonio highlighted Knicks center Mitchell Robinson’s hand fracture and potential absence, while Victor Wembanyama warned that SA must stay grounded after their win and keep focused for the series; Jordan Clarkson’s Spurs homecoming added nostalgia, and ticketing restrictions underscored Knicks fans’ strong demand despite barriers to entry.