Overview
- Mitchell Robinson agreed to a reported three-year, $47.4 million contract to join the Boston Celtics in free agency, a move covered in late August by multiple outlets.
- Robinson signaled reluctance about leaving New York on Instagram when he wrote that he “didn’t want this to happen,” suggesting personal conflict behind the move.
- Knicks captain Jalen Brunson said he is happy for Robinson personally but warned that their friendship will be set aside during the four regular-season Knicks–Celtics meetings.
- New York replaced Robinson in the rotation by signing veteran center Andre Drummond as a lower-cost option after the team constrained offseason spending to manage payroll decisions.
- Celtics leaders praised Robinson’s defensive versatility and offensive rebounding, and his inside knowledge of Knicks personnel raises tactical stakes for regular-season matchups and possible playoff meetings.