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Mitchell Robinson hints at Knicks free agency truth: Didnt want this to happen Mitchell Robinsons departure from the Knicks to the Celtics caused a lot of head-scratching around the league, and hes hinting at there being more to the story.
Mitchell Robinsons departure from the Knicks to the Celtics caused a lot of head-scratching around the league, and hes hinting at there being more to the story.
I tried brother I didnt want this to happen, Robinson replied to Anunoby.
Hopefully the truth comes out at some point.
Its unclear what Robinson is referring to at this point, but the Knicks interest in retaining him in free agency was a big to-do after they won the NBA Finals, with owner James Dolan explaining Theres certain things in the NBA that youd have to be suicidal to do.
One of them is the second apron.Cannot go into the second apron, Dolan said in an appearance on WFANs The Carton Show last month.Ill write as big of a check as possible, but I cant write a check that goes into the second apron.
The second apron is set at around $222 million, and surpassing the threshold comes with punitive measures including a much higher tax and trade restrictions.
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Featuring NY Post analysis and vivid photos, relive the magic of MSG., Jose Alvarado and Mohamed Diawara , there was only about $10 million to give to Robinson who agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Celtics that is set to pay him $15.8 million for 2026-27.
The Knicks could have matched that offer if they were willing to enter the second apron, but they held fast to Dolans edict.OG Anunoby #8 and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the Knicks pose after winning Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
If other machinations existed, it doesnt seem Robinson is going to be the one to spill the beans.