Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Playing time limited in win
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Robinson notched two points (1-2 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 123-107 win over Portland.
Robinson played just 21 minutes in the victory despite recording zero fouls. While this was just one game, it was interesting given that Isaiah Hartenstein saw 27 minutes. It is too early to start panicking if you have Robinson on your roster, but it is definitely a situation to monitor moving forward.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Bounces back Sunday
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Robinson had 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 FT), 14 rebounds and one steal across 44 minutes during Sunday's 131-129 double-overtime win over the Celtics.
Robinson returned from injury and posted four consecutive double-doubles before falling flat Friday versus Miami with just five points and two rebounds over 33 minutes. However, he bounced back to form Saturday with another efficient double-double, marking his fifth across his last six appearances. During that stretch, he's averaging 9.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Third straight double-double
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Robinson closed Monday's 109-94 win over Boston with 10 points (5-5 FG, 0-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes.
Since returning from a 14-game absence due to thumb surgery, Robinson has posted three straight double-doubles and totaled four blocks and three steals during that stretch. The athletic big man has missed just one shot from the field over those three games (15-16 FG), but he's gone just 1-for-6 from the charity stripe. However, the poor free-throw shooting can undoubtedly be overlooked if he continues to put up solid numbers elsewhere. Robinson is firmly entrenched as the Knicks' starting center, so barring injury or foul trouble, it's safe to presume he'll play around 30 minutes per night during the stretch run.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Nabs double-double in return
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Robinson (thumb) closed Friday's 115-109 victory over the Wizards with 10 points (5-6 FG), 12 rebounds, one block and one steal across 28 minutes.
After missing the Knicks' final 14 games before the All-Star break while recovering from right thumb surgery, Robinson was cleared to play Friday and immediately reclaimed his spot in the starting five from Jericho Sims, who was moved out of the rotation. Not only did Robinson start, but he also faced no obvious limitations with his playing time, enabling him to come through with a double-double to go along with useful numbers in the defensive categories. He should continue to see the bulk of the minutes at center over Isaiah Hartenstein now that he's healthy again.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Starting in return
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Robinson (thumb) is available and will start Friday's game versus Washington.
Robinson will reclaim the starting center spot in his first game since Jan. 18. Given the lengthy layoff due to thumb surgery, the fifth-year big man may be a little rusty, but he shouldn't have any conditioning concerns since the injury wasn't to his lower body.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Good to go against Washington
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Robinson (thumb) is available for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Robinson has been upgraded from questionable to available after missing the previous 14 games recovering from right thumb surgery. He will likely replace Jericho Sims as the starting center against Washington.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Questionable against Washington
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Robinson (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Robinson hasn't played since Jan. 18 while recovering from right thumb surgery but returned to practice Wednesday. Jericho Sims has started at center for the Knicks in his absence. If Robinson doesn't suit up Friday, his next chance to play is Saturday's matchup with New Orleans.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Practices again Thursday
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Robinson (thumb) participated in Thursday's practice session, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Robinson also practiced Wednesday, and he felt good after each session. However, coach Tom Thibodeau said Thursday that the Knicks will wait to see how Robinson feels Friday before determining his status for that night's game against Washington. The center hasn't played since Jan. 18 after undergoing thumb surgery, but he's trending in the right direction following the All-Star break.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Practices Wednesday, status TBD
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Robinson (thumb) practiced Wednesday, but head coach Tom Thibodeau said he doesn't know if the big man will be able to play Friday against Washington, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports.
Robinson has been sidelined since undergoing surgery to repair a broken thumb in mid-January. Knicks team owner James Dolan said at the end of January that Robinson would be out for at least four more weeks, and while it appears the big man is a bit ahead of schedule, it's still unclear when he'll be able to return to game action. More clarity on Robinson's availability should surface when the Knicks release their official injury report. Following Friday's matchup versus Washington, the Knicks return to New York for a three-game homestand, which starts Saturday against the Pelicans and ends Wednesday against the Nets.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Timeline pushed back
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Knicks team owner James Dolan said Thursday in his appearance on the "Good Day New York" program that Robinson (thumb) will be sidelined for four more weeks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
After undergoing surgery Jan. 19 to repair a broken right thumb, Robinson wasn't scheduled to be re-evaluated until three weeks later, but Dolan's comments indicate that the center's timeline for a return can be pushed back further. If the four-week estimate proves accurate, Robinson looks like he'll be sidelined through the All-Star break plus a few more games to open the Knicks' second-half schedule. For the duration of his absence, Jericho Sims is expected to continue serving as the Knicks' starting center, while Isaiah Hartenstein handles an expanded role off the bench as Sims' top backup.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Out three-plus weeks after surgery
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Robinson (thumb) underwent surgery Thursday to repair his broken right thumb and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
The center was initially diagnosed with a sprained thumb when he exited Wednesday's loss to the Wizards, but it was later determined he suffered a fracture, and the team acted quickly to get him under the knife. A best-case scenario would be Robinson returning just before the All-Star break, but fantasy managers should bank on the more realistic scenario of him returning shortly after. In his absence, more minutes should be in store for Isaiah Hartenstein, Jericho Sims and Obi Toppin.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Sprains thumb Wednesday
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Robinson has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained right thumb.
Robinson will finish the night scoreless (0-4 FT) with two rebounds, two steals and two blocks in nine minutes. The extent of his injury won't be known until Robinson presumably undergoes further testing, but at least for the rest of Wednesday's contest, the Knicks will turn to Isaiah Hartenstein and Jericho Sims to fill minutes at center. The Knicks return to action Friday against the Hawks.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Delivers again defensively
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Robinson finished with four points (2-6 FG), 12 rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 34 minutes in Sunday's 117-104 win over the Pistons.
With an average of 7.3 points per game, Robinson's scoring is at its lowest level since his rookie campaign, but he's nonetheless managed to meet expectations for fantasy managers who roster him mainly for his rebounding production and his output in the two defensive categories. Additionally, the oft-injured and foul-prone Robinson has made himself even more useful simply by staying on the court. Since missing eight straight games in the early part of November with a sore knee, Robinson has proceeded to play in 28 straight contests and has wrested the bulk of the center minutes away from Isaiah Hartenstein, who had been in a roughly even timeshare with Robinson to begin the campaign.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Sets new season high in steals
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Robinson collected 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, five steals, two blocks and one assist across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 119-113 win over the Pacers.
The five steals were a season-high total for Robinson, who paired the thefts with his typically strong production as a shot blocker. After beginning the season in a roughly even timeshare at center with Isaiah Hartenstein, Robinson has solidified himself atop the depth chart and should continue to see north of 30 minutes on a nightly basis so long as he stays out of foul trouble. Avoiding the whistle had been an issue for Robinson in the past, but he seems to have solved that issue; he's accrued three or fewer fouls in all but three of his last 15 appearances.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Pulls down 18 rebounds
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Robinson had 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 FT), 18 rebounds and two blocks over 35 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 112-108 win over Toronto.
Robinson came quite close to tying his season-best output in the rebounding category, but he also provided on offense with his 11th double-digit scoring performance of the campaign. The towering big man is not known for his offensive ability, but his four double-doubles over his last seven appearances certainly show he's moving in the right direction.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Double-double performance in win
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Robinson finished with 10 points (5-7 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 35 minutes during Monday's 102-83 victory over Phoenix.
Robinson was one of two Knicks players to post a double-double in Monday's victory, his second such performance over his last four games. Robinson has now tallied a double-double on five occasions this season.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Dominates on glass
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Robinson racked up six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 108-88 win over the Rockets.
Robinson wasn't aggressive shooting the basketball, but he did secure six of his 12 rebounds on the offensive glass. He also established himself as a rim protector by swatting away three shots. Robinson will set his sights on January after averaging 7.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.6 blocks over 15 contests in December.
Robinson posted 20 points (8-9 FG, 4-8 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 126-121 overtime loss to Dallas.
Robinson scored a season-high 20 points and notched a team-high 16 rebounds en route to his second straight game with a double-double. The fifth-year center now has four double-doubles on the season and is averaging 7.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 25.7 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Big day on boards
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Robinson had 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 119-112 loss to the 76ers.
Robinson tallied his second double-double of December with a strong showing Sunday. He secured seven of his 16 rebounds on the offensive end and also shot the ball with efficiency in limited chances. However, the big man has struggled to show much consistency in the scoring department, averaging 7.9 points to go with 9.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last seven appearances.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Notches second double-double
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Robinson racked up 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 109-106 win over the Pacers.
Robinson was efficient from the field and also crashed the glass, securing five of his 13 rebounds on the offensive end. He's been a force on the boards of late, averaging 10.7 rebounds in his last seven appearances.
