Knicks Injured Center Takes Step Toward Return

An injured New York Knicks center gives promising signs after attending shootaround ahead of tonight's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Nov 26, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) warms up prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson's presence has certainly been missed to start the season. The Knicks are currently 8-6, and while the team is riding a three-game winning streak, depth at the center position is a major concern right now.

Robinson is out with an ankle injury, and while there is no set date for his return, it was reported that Robinson was seen at the Knicks' shootaround this morning ahead of tonight's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Odd site at morning shootaround here in Phoenix -- Mitchell Robinson in uniform heading out to the bus. No photographic proof although he did seem to film media so at least we might have evidence we were in the same place.
— Steve Popper (@StevePopper) November 20, 2024

Robinson will be with the team for the entirety of this five-game road trip, posting on Instagram that he was in Phoenix. It's unclear what Robinson was doing at shootaround and what this means for his timeline, but it's encouraging.

Mitchell Robinson traveled with the Knicks to Phoenix! pic.twitter.com/V77Fv3vjlb
— The Strickland (@TheStrickland) November 19, 2024

New York could certainly use Robinson amid its defensive struggles. The team ranks 21st in defensive rating (115.3) and gives up 46.1 paint points per game. The Knicks are 10th in that category, however, Robinson's presence would make that ranking even higher.

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