Starting center Mitchell Robinson is expected to miss the remainder of 2024, rehabbing from two ankle surgeries that ended his 2023-24 season. Josh Hart watched the Knicks trade Donte DiVincenzo and a future first-round pick, who were ultimately forced to make New York’s trade offer after the Minnesota Timberwolves rejected a package centered on Randle and starting center Mitchell Robinson in June, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
“The Knicks needed a five, and a lot of that is Mitchell Robinson, Stephen, I don’t want to break your heart so early, but I’ve been told he’s out for the remainder of the 2024 calendar year,” Charania said. “He’ll wait for his season debut in January.