Mitchell Robinson to leave Knicks and sign 3-year contract with Celtics: Source
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Free agent center Mitchell Robinson is set to leave the NBA champion New York Knicks and sign a 3-year, $47 million contract with the rival Boston Celtics, a deal the Knicks cannot match without exceeding salary limits.
- Robinson is known as one of the league’s best offensive rebounders despite a history of injuries and a modest postseason performance; his addition addresses the Celtics’ frontcourt weaknesses exposed in the playoffs.
- The Celtics struggled with their frontcourt depth last season, with players like Neemias Queta and Luka Garza unable to fully fill the void left by Nikola Vučević’s departure, making Robinson a key athletic and defensive upgrade.
- Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, a longtime admirer of Robinson, believes starting him could mitigate his foul shooting issues and provide the team with a strong presence in rebounding and pick-and-roll defense.
- While Robinson’s injury concerns remain, the Celtics plan to manage his minutes with Garza to maintain his health, aiming for a significant impact in the playoffs.
