Overview
- Robinson agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics after leaving the New York Knicks in free agency.
- He posted social-media footage from Boston saying he has added ball-handling, shooting and touch and that he feels unusually confident going into the 2026–27 season.
- The Knicks did not re-sign Robinson in part because of second-apron salary-cap constraints that forced New York to prioritize payroll flexibility.
- Robinson’s arrival creates a clear battle for the Celtics’ starting center between him and Neemias Queta, with Queta publicly welcoming Robinson and coach Joe Mazzulla expected to settle rotation decisions.
- Robinson brings elite offensive rebounding and rim efficiency—he averaged about 5.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 60 games last season—but his multi-year injury history means Boston plans to manage his minutes and recovery carefully.