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Knicks Weigh Managed Minutes for Mitchell Robinson With Back-to-Backs Uncertain

The team is prioritizing preserving his availability in a contract year under a new coach.

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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reacts after dunking the ball in front of Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half during Game 5 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Overview

  • Mitchell Robinson said he is unsure about playing both ends of back-to-backs this season and will defer to the Knicks’ medical staff.
  • Team reporting indicates New York is considering reduced minutes and potential rest on back-to-backs even though Robinson is healthy entering training camp.
  • New head coach Mike Brown has not finalized the starting lineup, and Robinson said he is comfortable starting or coming off the bench.
  • Brown praised Robinson’s influence, saying his offensive rebounding can win a game and highlighting him as a top lob threat and defensive anchor.
  • In the final year of a four-year, $60 million contract after appearing in only 17 regular-season games last season, Robinson’s availability this season will heavily influence his free-agent market.