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Knicks List Mitchell Robinson Questionable After Hand Fracture

6/3/2026

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Robinson Questionable for Finals

The Knicks listed Mitchell Robinson as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Robinson fractured his right fifth metacarpal at home during the off week, had surgery after the Eastern Conference Finals, and has been doing individual drills.
Coach Mike Brown is waiting for medical clearance before deciding Robinson’s role after reporters saw him at practice without a brace.
Robinson averages 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 14 postseason games.

Summary

Robinson’s Hidden Injury

The Knicks kept Robinson off the NBA Finals media day, fueling speculation about his injury.
Coach Mike Brown declined to explain how Robinson’s pinky broke, preserving the team’s secretive injury policy.
Analysts say Robinson is essential for matching up against Victor Wembanyama’s unprecedented size.
The team’s plan to use a sizable brace on Robinson reflects a calculated gamble to maintain front-court depth in New York’s first Finals since 1999.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the Knicks, an eighth-seed with a 27–23 record, advanced past Miami, Atlanta and Indiana despite losing Patrick Ewing to a torn Achilles in the Eastern Conference Finals. Their injury handling helped them reach the NBA Finals, where they fell 4–1 to the Spurs. Coach Mike Brown’s hesitation to disclose Mitchell Robinson’s pinky fracture mirrors the approach as the Knicks now face Victor Wembanyama.

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Robinson Questionable for Finals

The Knicks listed Mitchell Robinson as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Robinson fractured his right fifth metacarpal at home during the off week, had surgery after the Eastern Conference Finals, and has been doing individual drills.
Coach Mike Brown is waiting for medical clearance before deciding Robinson’s role after reporters saw him at practice without a brace.
Robinson averages 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 14 postseason games.

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