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The Knicks could be without Mitchell Robinson when the NBA Finals start next week.
SNY’s Ian Begley reports that Robinson has suffered a broken right pinky finger and no timetable has been set for his return.
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Robinson has been a crucial part of the Knicks’ playoff run. In the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cavaliers, Robinson provided crucial minutes, impacting the game with his signature defense and rebounding prowess. In the clinching Game 4, Robinson scored eight points on 4-of-6 shooting, grabbed 10 rebounds, and was a plus-14 on the court in his 18 minutes of play.
The Knicks will head to either San Antonio or Oklahoma City for Game 1 of the finals starting Wednesday, June 3.
Robinson was expected to play a big role in the series, no matter who the Knicks end up squaring off against.
If the Knicks face the Spurs, Robinson could be the physical, tall center to match up with Victor Wembyanama. If the Thunder advance, Robinson could be used alongside Karl-Anthony Towns to combat OKC’s massive frontcourt of Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Robinson, who will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason, averaged 5.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 60 games this season. His 60 games were the most Robinson has played in a single season since he played 59 games in 2022-23.
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Publish date : 2026-05-28 23:27:00
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