Robinson (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Robinson sprained his surgically repaired left ankle during Thursday's Game 3 loss, didn't practice Saturday and was listed as questionable for Game 4. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN said the big man was warming up with the intention of playing Sunday, but Robinson ultimately didn't get the green light. In his absence, Precious Achiuwa should be the primary backup behind Isaiah Hartenstein, and Jericho Sims may crack the postseason rotation for the first time.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Intends to play Sunday
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Robinson (ankle), who's officially listed as questionable, is warming up with the intention of playing in Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Robinson sprained his surgically repaired left ankle during Thursday's Game 3 loss and didn't practice Saturday while sporting a walking boot. However, it seems those measures were merely precautionary, as the big man is expected to suit up in Game 4, barring a setback during warmups. After posting eight points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in 30 minutes during a Game 1 victory, Robinson was limited to 30 total minutes over the next two matchups and complied three points and 11 boards during those contests.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Questionable for Sunday
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Robinson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers.
Robinson didn't participate in Saturday's practice and was spotted wearing a walking boot after Game 3 on Thursday, so his chances of playing are slim given the recent developments. If he doesn't play, then Precious Achiuwa would operate as the primary backup behind Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Does not practice Saturday
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Robinson (ankle) was a non-participant at Saturday's practice, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Robinson was seen wearing a walking boot on his sprained left ankle following an early exit in Thursday's 125-114 loss to the 76ers. He had accumulated two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 FT) and seven rebounds across 12 minutes before leaving. His absence from Saturdays' practice is not a good sign for his status for Sunday's Game 4, but the team has not ruled the big man out. If he ultimately does not get the green light, Precious Achiuwa figures to serve as the primary backup behind Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Departs Game 3 in walking boot
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Robinson was spotted with a walking boot on his sprained left ankle following his early exit in Thursday's 125-114 loss to the 76ers in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. Further tests will be needed to determine whether he will be able to face the Sixers in Game 4 on Sunday.
Robinson scored two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 FT) and nabbed seven rebounds in 12 minutes before leaving the contest late in the second quarter, when the 76ers' Joel Embiid grabbed at Robinson's ankle and was assessed a flagrant foul. The Knicks will send Robinson in for further testing ahead of Sunday's Game 4 in Philadelphia, but if he's unable to play, head coach Tom Thibodeau will likely keep a spot in the rotation open for Precious Achiuwa to serve as the primary backup to starting center Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Won't return Thursday
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Robinson won't return to Thursday's Game 3 versus the 76ers due to a sprained left ankle, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. He finished with two points and seven rebounds in 12 minutes.
Robinson carried a questionable tag into Thursday, and he seemed uncomfortable and a step slow for most of the evening before he left the game for good. Isaiah Hartenstein will likely be asked to soak up more minutes in his absence. Robinson should be considered questionable for Game 4 on Sunday.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Will play Thursday
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Robinson (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against the 76ers, head coach Tim Thibodeau told Ky Carlin of USA Today.
Robinson played 30 minutes in the series opener, and while he logged only 18 in Game 2, the big man should see decent minutes Thursday after going through the team's shootaround with no issues. He should continue playing off the bench while Isaiah Hartenstein remains in the first unit.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Questionable for Thursday
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Robinson (ankle) is questionable for Game 3 versus the 76ers on Thursday.
Robinson logged 30 minutes off the bench during New York's Game 1 win, but he was limited to just 18 minutes during Game 2, so perhaps his ankle was bothering him. We'll have a better idea of Robinson's playing status based on his activity level following Thursday's shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, Precious Achiuwa and Jericho Sims would have the opportunity to get into the rotation.
Robinson racked up eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Saturday's 111-104 victory over the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Robinson's blocked shots came as a mix of interior defense and swatting jumpers on the perimeter while also racking up seven offensive rebounds as part of his dominant presence in the paint. He and Isaiah Hartenstein accounted for all of the team's minutes at center, with the latter logging just 18 minutes of action Saturday.
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Full practice participant
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Robinson (ankle/rest) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and is not dealing with an injury after sitting for the second half of Sunday's win over Chicago, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Robinson is "fine" in the words of coach Tom Thibodeau, and he has additional time to continue re-charging while New York awaits the outcome of the Play-In Tournament. Robinson has been volatile across 10 games since returning from ankle surgery, but he represents a valuable platoon element of the Knicks' frontcourt.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Shut down for second half
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Coach Tom Thibodeau said after Sunday's win over the Bulls that Robinson (ankle) wasn't available in the second half, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.
Robinson finished Sunday's win scoreless with one rebound in seven minutes of action before being shut down. It was especially disappointing to see the big man unavailable after he posted 15 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes during Friday's win over Brooklyn, which was by far his most productive outing since returning from a 50-game absence. Even if Robinson is cleared for the playoffs, he figures to remain in a limited bench role behind Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Productive off bench Friday
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Robinson ended with 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks across 25 minutes during Friday's 111-107 victory over the Nets.
Jericho Sims drew the start at center with Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) given the day off, but it was Robinson who made the biggest impact down low, missing just one shot from the field and finishing two boards away from a double-double despite logging only 25 minutes. Robinson is likely to remain as a bench option for Sunday's game against the Bulls regardless of whether Hartenstein returns or not.
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Ugly performance in win
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Robinson racked up one rebound and two steals over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 win over the Bulls.
Robinson continues to play limited minutes off the bench, failing to score in just 20 minutes. While it is great to see him back on the floor, he is not doing enough to be rostered outside of very deep leagues. His role could increase during the playoffs, but as for season-long fantasy leagues, he can be left on waivers.
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Limited minutes once again
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Robinson finished with two points (0-1 FG, 2-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 15 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 victory over the Kings.
Robinson logged a mere 15 minutes off the bench and struggled to make an impact offensively, though his seven rebounds and one block suggest his energy and defensive instincts remain intact. Robinson should remain as Isaiah Hartenstein's backup, at least until the end of the regular season, as Robinson continues to work his way from a lengthy absence.
