Mitchell Robinson’s extension eligibility is taking center stage now that the New York Knicks have locked down Mikal Bridges. The prevailing consensus suggests the big man will wind up reaching 2026 unrestricted free agency. While that’s a justifiable approach, New York may want to consider another move: extending him on a deal that can immediately be traded.
Truth be told, the Knicks might already be thinking along these lines. As The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III recently wrote, he’s getting “the sense that New York would be willing to sign Robinson to a team-friendly extension.” This could refer to protection in the event Robinson continues to miss games, as Edwards also notes.