Report Opens Door to NY Knicks Replacing Mitchell Robinson With St. John’s Star in Draft
Amber Searls-Imagn Images A new report potentially points to the New York Knicks replacing veteran rim-protector Mitchell Robinson with St. John’s top star in 2025-26. Robinson has never had statistics that jump off the page.
Even this season, he is averaging 5. 7 points, 8. 8 rebounds, and 1.
2 blocks in just 19. 6 minutes a night. However, for Knicks fans and rivals in the conference, they know the seven-footer can be a big difference maker as an elite offensive rebounder and talented rim protector.
It’s why New York gave the former second-round pick a hefty pay raise four years ago in the form of a four-year deal worth $60 million . However, the valuable center is in the final year of his contract, and with the Knicks already hovering around the second salary tax apron, there is a very real chance they let Robinson walk in free agency if he gets a better offer from another team. That is why they are likely to look at trying to replace him with a more cost-effective option in June’s NBA Draft .
Well, they might be among the teams reportedly taking a hard look at one player who could be a great Robinson replacement option next season. Could New York Knicks replace Mitchell Robinson with Zuby Ejiofor? Brett Davis-Imagn Images According to basketball insider Adam Zagoria , over 20 teams have “requested private workouts” with St.