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Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson could miss NBA Finals after suffering troubling injury
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The New York Knicks received unpleasant news regarding the availability of center Mitchell Robinson as they continue their crucial preparation ahead of the 2026 NBA Finals .
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Robinson is progressing through the eighth season of his NBA career with the Knicks. Despite being on and off the court due to injuries, he stands out as a defensive force and lob threat as he helped New York make the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 this postseason.
However, his availability for the championship round will be up in the air moving forward. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Robinson broke his right pinky finger as he doesn't have a timetable for a return.
" New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has suffered a broken right pinky finger and there is no timetable on his return, sources tell ESPN," Charania wrote.
What lies ahead for Mitchell Robinson, Knicks
It is brutal news for Mitchell Robinson as he was looking forward to appearing on the court for the NBA Finals. In the meantime, the Knicks wish for him to make a swift recovery while moving forward with their preparations.
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Robinson continues to be effective off the bench in his eighth year with the team, averaging 5.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game throughout 60 regular-season appearances. In the playoffs, he has been producing 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest.
New York has been successful in its best playoff run in less than three decades. They took down the Atlanta Hawks in six games then making convincing sweeps over the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers to come out of the Eastern Conference bracket.
The Knicks will look forward to their journey in the NBA Finals, being the East representative. They take on the West Finals winner between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs . Game 1 of the NBA Finals takes place on June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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