The New York Knicks have control over big man Mitchell Robinson for one more season on a $1.8 million salary. Considering how little the former second-round pick is earning, they felt sticking with him for the remainder of his rookie contract was more efficient than trading for a player like Myles Turner, who is making nearly $18 million next season.
Last season, Robinson played in just 31 games, as reserve option Nerlens Noel ended up taking over the starting role for the majority of the campaign. During his sample size, Robinson averaged 27.