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Danhausen is booked to face JD McDonagh at Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden, with rumors that a New York Knicks-backed ally could join him—fueling chatter about Baron Corbin or Knicks star Jalen Brunson, though Brunson’s in-ring involvement was shelved due to wrist surgery and several Knicks champs are expected to attend.
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.
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.
Patrick Ewing has agreed to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach under Brian Keefe, returning to the NBA sidelines after serving as Knicks Basketball Ambassador. The Hall of Famer’s extensive coaching resume includes NBA and college roles, including a prior stint with the Wizards, and his move comes as Washington, which finished 14-68 last season, looks to improve in 2026-27 with a young core reportedly including Trae Young, Anthony Davis and top pick AJ Dybantsa aboard.
Kawhi Leonard returns to the Raptors on a two-year, about $125 million extension, accelerating Toronto’s rebuild around Scottie Barnes; Landry Shamet cements his Knicks fit after a standout year; Nets trade Nic Claxton for Julius Randle and sign Moritz Wagner, reshaping the frontcourt; Danny Wolf is bulking up to seize a bigger role; James Nnaji will play college basketball at George Mason in 2026/27 despite Knicks' draft rights.
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 is reportedly signing a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics to bolster the Celtics' frontcourt after helping the Knicks win the 2026 title; the 7-foot center’s arrival signals a priority on rim protection and frontcourt depth, though it’s unclear whether he’ll start or back up Neemias Queta.
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.
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.
The Knicks reportedly re-sign Landry Shamet to a four-year, $24 million deal, bringing back the reserve guard who averaged 9.3 points and 2.0 three-pointers on 39.2% shooting from three last season.
NYC’s Sanitation Department is giving away five Knicks-themed trash bins to celebrate the Knicks' NBA Finals victory, a playful dig at the JPMorgan exec who stole a city bin; five winners will be chosen at random from NYC residents 18+, who must pick up the 30-pound, 28-inch bins in lower Manhattan by July 3. Winners will be announced later in the summer, and losers can buy a similar bin from Only NY for $168.
Memphis stole the show in the 2026 NBA Draft, adding Cameron Boozer at No. 3, courting Karim López, and landing Isaiah Stewart to shore up defense; Chicago boosted its future with Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain; Miami moved up to draft NBA-ready guard Ryan Conwell amid the Giannis blockbuster return. The losers side featured Indiana losing a high lottery slot due to the Zubac trade, New York trading out of six picks to save cap space (potentially missing added talent), and Dallas taking a mix of prospects (Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio de Larea, Tobi Lawal) that may not address immediate needs.
Miami Heat reportedly landed Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster deal centered on a Tyler Herro-led package, but the piece argues the fallout still benefits the New York Knicks, the defending champs, as the East is reshaped under Pat Riley and the game dynamics shift.
Jose Alvarado, a Knicks guard, pledged to get drunk for eight days if New York won the NBA Finals. Now that the Knicks are champions, he’s posting Day 7 updates and celebrating at parades, indicating he’s already facing challenges sticking to the eight-day drinking pledge amid the revelry.
Stephen A. Smith was booed during a live Roommates Show episode at Madison Square Garden, where he apologized on air for past criticisms of Jalen Brunson and the Knicks, saying he was wrong and would do it again if it meant another championship; the moment followed the Knicks’ first title since 1973 and proceeds from the event benefited the Garden of Dreams Foundation.