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The New York Knicks are partying like it’s 1999 after reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, but it is coming at a price.
“New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has suffered a broken right pinky finger and there is no timetable on his return, sources tell ESPN,” ESPN insider Shams Charania tweeted.
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The news comes three days after the Knicks’ Game 4 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, so it is unclear as to whether Robinson suffered the injury during the contest or whether it happened after the fact.
Robinson has been a key part for the Knicks during their playoff run. He has appeared in 13 of the team’s 14 games, averaging 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game as the Knicks’ top frontcourt player off the bench.
The Knicks still have some time before the NBA Finals, so they could work out some kind of solution to try and get Robinson ready to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs.
If Robinson were to miss out on playing in the Finals, it would likely mean more minutes for Karl-Anthony Towns, while Ariel Hukporti could come off the bench in his place. Whether they play the Thunder or Spurs, they will have to face off against an elite big man in Chet Holmgren or Victor Wembanyama, so not having Robinson would be a massive blow to the Knicks’ chances.
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Publish date : 2026-05-28 23:06:00
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