Knicks center Mitchell Robinson could return to action on Sunday against Philadelphia. He’s listed as questionable on the team’s injury report, the Knicks’ PR department tweets.
Robinson’s shot-blocking presence adds another big man option for coach Tom Thibodeau. Robinson underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his right hand in mid-February.
Robinson was expected to miss four to six weeks after suffering the injury, which occurred against Washington when his hand banged Julius Randle‘s elbow as he attempted to block a Rui Hachimura shot. He was cleared for practice earlier this week.
He’s averaging 8.4 PPG, 8.4 RPG and 1.5 BPG in 28.8 MPG. The 2018 second-round pick is one of the lowest-paid regulars in the league at $1.66MM. The team holds a $1.82MM option on his contract for next season.
Derrick Rose, who has been sidelined throughout the month due to the league’s health and safety protocols, will not play on Sunday. The club has not publicly indicated if Rose contracted the COVID-19 virus, but Thibodeau said the veteran point guard was “feeling a lot better” earlier this week.
Noel can be included in a trade now, better than playing behind Gibson.
Still like to see Knicks pick up Drummond for insurance. I agree then we can move Noel for value. Mitch adds a lot to our team healthy. He’s the anchor of the D. Him playing 30-34 mins helps control gm. And he’s been great not getting in foul trouble this yr. If they feel Mitch is right. Then I see Thibs going for more scoring for playoffs. Love to see them pick up Fournier then. I’m trying to read what Knicks will do. I know they will make a move. Just don’t want them to overreach. This team is progressing in the right way. Don’t want the playoffs to start making Dolan go crazy for winning. In Thibs We Trust …..
Good news for us. A big NO THANK YOU to Drummond and any other mediocre center on the market. Lets roll with this roster for now
The idea of signing Drummond and moving Noel,Rivers, cap space, ??? to return Fournier is quite a thought. Great move if they can pull it off. Add Knox or Ntilikina, and attempt to insist on Bamba if a 1st is required. Dallas pick is low 20’s high teens, tough to beat.
The two names most associated with Knicks are Lonzo and Oladipo. Both will be FA so we don’t need to trade for them. We can just sign them next yr. The two players I want most is Dinwiddie and Fournier. Thinking how Thibs would want it. I have to think he likes Lonzo. He’s more a traditional PG and could be all D team. Just don’t t give up muc, please