Knicks Star Expected to Make Debut vs Grizzlies

The New York Knicks are expecting to get one of their key players back from injury

Oct 30, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) tries to keep a loose ball from New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | David Richard-Imagn Images

On Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks face off in a game that will be a massive test for both teams.

Both teams have a similar story of being a top-three seed in their conference, but somehow not getting the respect they deserve due to underaccomplishing against other top teams in the league. Fortunately for the Knicks, they may be getting some much-needed help.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the New York Knicks have upgraded center Mitchell Robinson to questionable against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Via @ShamsCharania: "New York's Mitchell Robinson has been upgraded to questionable to play and will make his Knicks season debut as early as Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources tell ESPN. Robinson plans to return during team's trip in Memphis and Miami on Sunday."

New York's Mitchell Robinson has been upgraded to questionable to play and will make his Knicks season debut as early as Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources tell ESPN. Robinson plans to return during team's trip in Memphis and Miami on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/ydOFKJWxga

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 27, 2025

Last season, Robinson averaged 5.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 1.2 steals on 57.5% shooting from the field. While his numbers don't jump off the page, he's been a tremendous factor in the team's defensive capabilities.

With Robinson likely returning, the Grizzlies will likely be countering with their own center Zach Edey. It'll be an interesting chess match, considering Robinson looks bigger than Edey, but the Grizzlies big man has four inches on him and weighs more.

Feb 20, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) holds the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies face off against the New York Knicks at 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday.

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