Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is expected to be available for Wednesday’s Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the Spurs after having hand surgery for a broken right hand, according to ESPN.
The 7-foot Robinson — who sustained a fracture of the fifth metacarpal, as first reported by noti.group’s Stefan Bondy — was a full participant in practice Tuesday.
Robinson wore a sleeve on his right hand and appeared to be moving well while shooting.
Although it is unclear exactly how Mitchell was injured, ESPN reported that it occurred at his home during New York’s off week following a four-game sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals.
The Knicks had nine days off before Game 1 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night in San Antonio.
The 28-year-old big man has been a reliable backup for starter Karl-Anthony Towns.
Robinson shared that he was “fighting to get back on track” with his mental health and taking a break from social media amid the Knicks’ playoff run.
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
