The New York Knicks have been prioritizing Mitchell Robinson's health. Head coach Mike Brown has often told reporters that he takes direction on Robinson's availability from the team's medical staff, which works in tandem with Robinson and his representation to determine the best course of action for the big man. Sitting half of every back-to-back has become regular procedure but Robinson was recently ruled out of two consecutive games, neither of which were back-to-backs. Now, Knick fans know when to expect him to return.
Robinson set to return very early in 2026
After their New Year's Eve bout with the San Antonio Spurs, which Mitchell Robinson sat out for ankle injury management, the center's short path to returning begins.