Mitchell Robinson avoids suspension after heated Hawks scuffle in Knicks sigh of relief
Mitchell Robinson avoided a suspension following a scuffle with Dyson Daniels during the Knicks' Game 6 victory over the Hawks. He was fined $50,000, partly due to a vulgar social media post mocking Daniels after the game. Daniels was also fined $25,000 and both players were ejected from the game.
- ▪Mitchell Robinson was fined $50,000 for his role in the altercation and for a vulgar Instagram story posted after the game.
- ▪Dyson Daniels initiated the incident by yanking Robinson's arm during a free throw attempt.
- ▪Both Robinson and Daniels were ejected, and players and coaches from both teams rushed in to break up the scuffle.
- ▪Referees Kevin Scott and Mike Brown fell during the altercation.
- ▪The incident occurred at State Farm Arena during the Knicks' Game 6 win in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
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NBA New York Knicks Mitchell Robinson avoids suspension after heated Hawks scuffle in Knicks sigh of relief By Jared Schwartz Published May 1, 2026, 9:11 p.m. ET Mitchell Robinson was not suspended, but his wallet is a little bit lighter. He was fined $50K for his role in a heated fracas with Dyson Daniels during the Knicks’ Game 6 win over the Hawks Thursday night at State Farm Arena. “The amount of Robinson’s fine takes into account his inappropriate post on social media in reference to the incident postgame,” the league said in a statement. Mitchell Robinson (23) is pictured during a fracas April 30 when the Knicks faced the Hawks. Charles Wenzelberg Robinson posted a vulgar video on his Instagram story trolling Daniels after the game. Daniels was fined $25K.
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