Knicks' Mitchell Robinson Could Return Late in Season, NBA Denies Disabled Player Exception

Recent performances by Isaiah Hartenstein and acquisition of OG Anunoby boost Knicks' standing in Eastern Conference.

Mitchell Robinson, the New York Knicks' primary center, could return late in the regular season after recovering from ankle surgery.
The NBA denied the Knicks a $7.8 million Disabled Player Exception due to the possibility of Robinson's return.
Isaiah Hartenstein, who replaced Robinson in the starting lineup, has been performing well, contributing to the Knicks' recent five-game winning streak.
The Knicks have also been boosted by the acquisition of forward OG Anunoby, which has helped them move into fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Robinson, who was having his best NBA season before the injury, has been focusing on mental health alongside physical recovery.