NBA insider drops bad news on longest tenured Knicks star weeks after championship victory
Mitchell Robinson's future with the New York Knicks has become increasingly uncertain after multiple NBA insiders reported the championship team is unlikely to re-sign its longest-tenured player. Brian Windhorst, Shams Charania, Ian Begley and Stefan Bondy all indicated salary cap concerns and the Knicks' desire to stay below the second apron could lead to Robinson leaving in free agency. The veteran center's value as an elite rebounder and rim protector makes the decision one of New York's biggest offseason storylines following its 2026 NBA championship.
Mitchell Robinson's future with the New York Knicks has become increasingly uncertain after multiple NBA insiders reported the championship team is unlikely to re-sign its longest-tenured player. Brian Windhorst, Shams Charania, Ian Begley and Stefan Bondy all indicated salary cap concerns and the Knicks' desire to stay below the second apron could lead to Robinson leaving in free agency. The veteran center's value as an elite rebounder and rim protector makes the decision one of New York's biggest offseason storylines following its 2026 NBA championship.
