Mitchell Robinson set to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals for Knicks after breaking hand
Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks is set to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals after recovering from hand surgery. He broke his right hand but was a full participant in practice leading up to the game. Robinson has been focusing on his mental health during the Knicks' playoff run.
- ▪Mitchell Robinson is expected to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals after having surgery for a broken right hand.
- ▪He was a full participant in practice and appeared to be moving well while shooting.
- ▪Robinson sustained the injury at home during the Knicks' off week following a sweep of the Cavaliers.
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NBA New York Knicks Mitchell Robinson set to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals for Knicks after breaking hand By Jenna Lemoncelli Published June 3, 2026, 1:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is expected to be available for Wednesday’s Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the Spurs after having hand surgery for a broken right hand, according to ESPN. The 7-foot Robinson — who sustained a fracture of the fifth metacarpal, as first reported by The Post’s Stefan Bondy — was a full participant in practice Tuesday. New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson prepares to shoot during practice at media day during the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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