Mitchell Robinson
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8. Januar 2026
Bench role vs. LAC
Robinson is not in the Knicks' starting lineup against the Clippers on Wednesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Analyse
Robinson has started in each of the Knicks' last two games, but he will cede his starting spot to Miles McBride for Wednesday's contest. Over his last 10 outings (four starts), Robinson has averaged 5.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals over 21.1 minutes per game.
4. Januar 2026
Contributes two steals in return
Robinson (ankle) registered two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 19 minutes in Saturday's 130-119 loss to the 76ers.
Analyse
Back in action following a three-game absence due to left ankle injury management, Robinson picked up his 12th start of the season as part of a supersized frontcourt with Karl-Anthony Towns. While he could end up sticking in the starting five while the Knicks await the return of Josh Hart (ankle), Robinson is unlikely to see a major uptick in playing time. Robinson has reached the 25-minute mark just three times in 23 appearances on the campaign, as his tendency to pick up fouls in addition to Towns' ability to play center often suppresses Robinson's playing time.
4. Januar 2026
Starting Saturday
Robinson will start against the 76ers on Saturday.
Analyse
After missing New York's last three games due to a left ankle injury, Robinson will join the starting five Saturday. In 11 starts so far this season, the big man has averaged 4.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 18.6 minutes per contest.
3. Januar 2026
Fades injury report
Robinson (ankle) is not in the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Analyse
Robinson missed the Knicks' last three games due to a sprained left ankle, but the veteran big man has been cleared to play on the back end of New York's back-to-back set Saturday. Robinson's return will likely eat into the minutes of Guerschon Yabusele and Ariel Hukporti, the latter of whom started in Friday's loss against the Hawks and finished with eight points, 16 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal over 28 minutes.
2. Januar 2026
Ruled out Friday
Robinson won't play in Friday's game against the Hawks due to left ankle injury management, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com.
Analyse
Friday will be a third straight outing on the shelf for Robinson. It's unclear if the Knicks plan to have the big man available for the second part of their back-to-back set Saturday against the 76ers. Ariel Hukporti should take on more playing time Friday, though he'd likely need Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) to sit out as well in order to see a significant boost in fantasy appeal.