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The New York Knicks might have a problem with one of their key players heading into the NBA Finals.
Center Mitchell Robinson, who comes off the bench for head coach Mike Brown’s team, suffered a fractured right pinky finger and his return timetable has not been set, according to multiple reports.
It’s unclear when Robinson was injured, but it would be a significant loss if he missed time in the Finals.
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Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks reacts during the first quarter of Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on April 30, 2026. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Robinson takes out Karl-Anthony Towns down low, while also being part of a larger group of five on the Knicks court when Brown decides to deploy both of his centers at the same time.
Robinson averaged 4.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference Finals sweep. He has also appeared in 13 of the Knicks’ 14 playoff games thus far.
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However, there is still time before the final, with the first match scheduled for June 3. The Knicks are still waiting for the winner of the Western Conference Finals, which could once again be the Oklahoma City Thunder if they can defeat the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night on the road.
If Robinson fails to opt for the Knicks, Brown will have to rely on Ariel Hukporti, who will likely come off the bench in Robinson’s place.
Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks dunks the ball against Jaylon Tyson of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on May 25, 2026. (Grégory Shamus/Getty Images)
Hukporti saw time for the Knicks, particularly in the one game Robinson missed earlier in the playoffs. However, he hasn’t been on the field recently except in burst moments.
Whether it’s the Thunder or the Spurs the Knicks are seeing, they both possess some serious firepower in the paint. The Knicks know all about Isaiah Hartenstein for Oklahoma City, but Chet Holmgren poses a bigger problem with his ability to play all over the court while being a tough defender.
Then there’s 7-foot-4 phenom Victor Wembanyama for the Spurs, and it goes without saying what he can do on a nightly basis in a Finals series.
Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks watches Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 8, 2026. (Émilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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In turn, not having Robinson will be a big blow for New York, but it’s not yet a certainty. The Knicks, and their rabid fans who have waited 27 years for this series, are hoping Robinson can hit the road in Game 1 on June 3.
