Mitchell Robinson’s future with the New York Knicks continues to be evaluated against two outcomes: Either they deal him by the trade deadline, or keep him and figure out his future as an unrestricted free agent. And yet, there is a third option. Given how the Knicks have operated in the past, it might even be the most likely one.
They could extend him.
Midseason extensions are rare. They are not unheard of. As an extension-eligible player who’s in the final year of his deal, Robinson can sign a new agreement at any point up until June 30.