{"id":711890,"date":"2026-04-16T17:18:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/711890\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:18:22","slug":"knicks-mitchell-robinson-gives-health-update-right-before-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/711890\/","title":{"rendered":"Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Gives Health Update Right Before Playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mitchell Robinson is giving the New York Knicks<\/a> exactly what they want to hear heading into the playoffs: confidence, control and no signs of a setback.<\/p>\n

With New York about to open its postseason run, Robinson says he is healthy, ready and following the team\u2019s plan.<\/p>\n

That matters because the Knicks have carefully managed his workload all season, and his presence could swing a tight series.<\/p>\n

James L. Edwards III of The Athletic tweeted Robinson\u2019s message<\/a> on his health and the team\u2019s approach, writing that the center said, \u201cI\u2019m ready to go and doing everything by the book.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mitchell Robinson on his health and the team\u2019s plan for him: \u201cI\u2019m ready to go and doing everything by the book.\u201d<\/p>\n

Robinson also said<\/a> the Indiana loss stayed with him and that he \u201cused it as motivation coming into this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Knicks\u2019 Mitchell Robinson could be a playoff difference-maker\"Mike<\/p>\n

GettyMike Brown, New York Knicks<\/p>\n

The best sign for the Knicks is not just that Robinson is available, but that they have handled him with care. ESPN lists him as GTD, and his 2025-26 line shows 5.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and a ridiculous 72.3 percent shooting mark in 19.6 minutes per game.<\/p>\n

His recent game shows the Knicks keeping his minutes in a controlled range, including 19, 20 and 23 minutes in his last three outings before the postseason.<\/p>\n

That caution makes sense. The Knicks know Robinson\u2019s rim protection, rebounding and physicality are at their best when he is fresh, not overused. With New York entering its playoff opener against Atlanta, the center\u2019s health gives the coaching staff a valuable interior option to deploy in short, forceful bursts.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tJayesh Pagar<\/a> Jayesh Pagar is a writer at Heavy Sports, covering the New York Knicks and other NBA teams. He brings four years of experience across digital sports media, including NBA, WNBA, college basketball, and college football. He covered as the Knicks beat writer for ONSI and has written for PFSN, Sporting News, and ClutchPoints. More about Jayesh Pagar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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