Mitchell Robinson Departs Champion Knicks for $47.4M Deal with Celtics
- On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, free agent center Mitchell Robinson agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics, ending his eight-year tenure with the New York Knicks.
- Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan refused to exceed the second apron to keep the roster intact, leaving the Knicks with just $8.6 million available after signing Landry Shamet.
- Robinson, a 28-year-old rim protector, averaged 5.7 points and 8.8 rebounds in 19.6 minutes per game during the 2025-26 season, though durability concerns persist as he has played over 70 games just once.
- New York is considering options like Kevon Looney, Nick Richards, or Andre Drummond to fill the roster gap left by the championship rotation player.
- Robinson will transition to a starting role in Boston, a position unavailable behind Karl-Anthony Towns, as the Celtics look to dethrone the Knicks as Eastern Conference champions.
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NBA: Mitchell Robinson agrees to a 3-year deal with Celtics
BOSTON— The Boston Celtics have agreed to a $47.4 million, three-year deal with veteran center Mitchell Robinson, who is fresh off winning an NBA title with the New York Knicks, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be signed until July 6. The deal also includes a third-year player option. The 7-foot Robinson has spent his enti…
Knicks Lose Backup Centers Robinson, Hukporti to Rival Teams
NEW YORK CITY (VINnews) – The New York Knicks lost two backup centers to divisional rivals as Mitchell Robinson agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Boston Celtics and third-string center Ariel Hukporti signed a one-year, $3.4 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN. Robinson, the longest-tenured player on the Knicks’ […]
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