Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Thursday that Mitchell Robinson broke the pinky on his right hand and the Knicks have not announced a return date.
- Medical analysts say outcomes vary widely: some minor fractures can be splinted for a return in about nine days while fractures requiring surgery typically cost several weeks, based on published injury timelines.
- If Robinson cannot play, New York would likely turn to second-year center Ariel Hukporti or extend Karl-Anthony Towns’ minutes to cover rebounding and rim protection.
- League sources previously expected the Knicks to re-sign Robinson on a short-term deal above the midlevel exception, but the injury now clouds his immediate availability and role in the Finals.
- Robinson has been a key playoff reserve for his offensive rebounding and shot-blocking, and his status is a major storyline as the Knicks prepare for Game 1 on June 3 against the Western Conference winner.