New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been diagnosed with a broken right pinky finger. The injury leaves his status for the 2026 NBA Finals unclear.
The Knicks will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 on Wednesday. Robinson, the team's longest-tenured player, has no timeline for a return according to The Athletic. It remains unknown when he sustained the injury.
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The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday. Game 2 was scheduled for Friday night at the Frost Bank Center.
The New York Knicks are withholding information about how Mitchell Robinson sustained a pinky injury that required surgery ahead of the team's first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years. Coach Mike Brown confirmed the injury did not occur during practice or Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is expected to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday after recovering from hand surgery, according to ESPN.
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will meet in the 2026 NBA Finals, with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday night in San Antonio. The Spurs enter as favorites after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games.
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The New York Knicks hold a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Karl-Anthony Towns currently leads the race for Finals MVP based on his defensive impact and overall play.