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Mitchell Robinson Leaves Back-to-Backs to Knicks’ Doctors as Role Remains Unsettled

The center enters a contract year with Mike Brown still evaluating a deeper rotation.

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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

  • Robinson said he is unsure about playing both ends of back-to-backs this season and will defer to the medical staff.
  • He stated he has no preference between starting and coming off the bench, noting success in both roles.
  • Mike Brown said the starting lineup is not set in camp and he hopes to define roles by the opener, possibly after a game or two.
  • Robinson is in the final season of the four-year, $60 million deal he signed in 2022 with no extension in place.
  • Following two ankle procedures and a 17-game 2024–25, New York added veteran depth such as Jordan Clarkson, Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet to support a broader rotation.