Extent of Mitchell Robinson’s hand injury revealed as Knicks hope center suits up for NBA Finals
Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks has been diagnosed with a fracture of his fifth metacarpal in his right hand. The injury's cause remains unclear, but there is hope he will be able to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Robinson's absence would be significant as he is a key player for the Knicks, particularly in terms of offensive rebounding and rim protection.
- ▪Robinson suffered a fracture of his fifth metacarpal, which connects the wrist to the pinky finger.
- ▪He underwent surgery recently, and the Knicks are optimistic about his participation in the Finals.
- ▪Robinson's injury is particularly concerning as it affects his shooting hand, which could impact his performance.
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NBA exclusive New York Knicks Extent of Mitchell Robinson’s hand injury revealed as Knicks hope center suits up for NBA Finals By Stefan Bondy Published May 30, 2026, 3:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Mitchell Robinson’s specific injury is identified. The backup center suffered a fracture of his fifth metacarpal, league sources told The Post, which is the bone connecting the wrist to the pinky finger. It’s still unclear how or when Robinson suffered the injury to his right hand, but coach Mike Brown said it didn’t occur during Monday’s conference-clinching victory in Cleveland or a subsequent practice. The Knicks said they’d provide no further details on the fracture, including its cause.
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