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Whatever Kawhi Leonard decides to do next, fans are anxiously awaiting for his decision. So much so, in fact, they’re taking the tracking of his movements to new levels. The San Diego airport livestream has gone up 2200% in the last 20 minutes. This needs to end. — Faizal Khamisa (@FaizalKhamisa) July 5, 2019 It […]

New York Knicks incoming sophomore big man Mitchell Robinson has decided to switch it up a bit for the upcoming season. The 21-year-old has reportedly decided to change his jersey number to the No. 23 as he enters his second year in the league following a breakout rookie campaign. The recent release of New York’s […]

The New York Knicks will reportedly field in a trio of sophomores in the 2019 Las Vegas NBA Summer League. According to Tommy Beer of NBC, Mitchell Robinson, Kevin Knox, and Allonzo Trier are all expected to suit up for the Knicks as they begin their off-season of hope. Mitchell Robison will play "at least […]

For something completely different, the New York Knicks present a Mitchell Robinson highlight that isn’t a blocked shot. The 21-year-old rookie instead, received a lob pass from Mario Hezonja who promptly catches and flushes it down the grill of the Washington Wizards’ Sam Dekker who should have known better than to challenge a shot attempt […]

The New York Knicks’ 2018-19 season was seemingly over before it even began. However, they still have something to be happy about in rookie center Mitchell Robinson, who has been the lone bright spot for the team as he impressed on the defensive end of the floor. While Robinson, who was selected by the Knicks […]

New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson had just turned 21. The Louisiana native has been one of the few bright spots on a 15-62 Knicks roster, displaying a natural shot-blocking ability not seen since Spurs legend Tim Duncan showed up in San Antonio. With six games left as of this writing, the second-round pick […]

New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson can swat shots. While the Knicks have scuffled through a miserable season in the wins column, the organization has preached development and has Robinson, their second round pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, ever developed. After recording four blocks in the team’s loss Saturday to the Miami Heat, Robinson […]

The New York Knicks lived up to expectations as one of the league’s worst teams this season, currently owning the NBA’s bottom-ranked win-loss tally at a lowly 14-61. Still, coach David Fizdale isn’t done ensuring he takes advantage of every last moment in the 2018-19 season. How will he do it over the regular season’s […]

New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson is one of the few bright spots for the team this season. Although he was selected 36th overall by the franchise in last year’s draft, the 20 year-old big man has shown flashes of becoming one of the best two-way bigs in the league. Ahead of the Miami Heat’s […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson is currently ranked third overall in the league in terms of blocks per game. The 7-foot-1 big man is swatting 2.4 shots per contest, and amazingly, he is doing so in only 19.0 minutes per game. The 20-year-old is a natural in his position, and as confidently stated by […]

New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson has made a quick leap into the league and has started to establish himself as one of the top shot-blockers in the NBA to the surprise of head coach David Fizdale. After 58 games, the 7-foot-1 big man is swatting 2.43 shots per game, a mark only second […]

The New York Knicks have exciting young talent in Dennis Smith Jr. and Kevin Knox. However, the two isn’t really the most promising among all the team’s young players. That credit goes to Mitchell Robinson who continues to prove that he is the biggest steal of the 2018 NBA draft. If you aren’t a New […]

Though his team was defeated in Wednesday night’s home game against the Utah Jazz, New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson still managed to etch his name in the record books. Robinson logged 30 minutes in Wedneday’s matchup, scoring 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field, 12 rebounds (four offensive), one assist, three blocks […]

Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks is in the middle of one of the best rookie years in franchise history. It’s somewhat surprising that the two best rookies on the Knicks’ roster are not lottery picks. Both Robinson, who was drafted in the second round, and Allonzo Trier, who went shockingly undrafted, have produced […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson claimed his innocence after hearing Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry’s post-game comments, saying he felt the aforementioned made a dirty play when barreling into him from behind. Robinson hard-chased an offensive rebound and then Lowry after he secured the board, losing control in the process and falling into him, […]

Kyle Lowry had no qualms speaking out when asked about his second-half injury against the New York Knicks that forced him to miss the remainder of the game. The Toronto Raptors point guard said center Mitchell Robinson made a dirty play on the ball after impeding his way from behind and causing an ankle injury […]

Monday night’s contest between the New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors ended predictably but featured an achievement to remember from Mitchell Robinson. Yes, this game provided what many fans had expected in the beginning: a routine win for the Raptors over the Knicks. That certainly was the case: Toronto cruised to victory over New […]

New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson became just the eighth rookie in NBA history to post at least two blocks in 15 straight games. The 20-year-old center joins some pretty good company with this milestone: With five blocks tonight, Mitchell Robinson becomes one of eight rookies in @NBAHistory to record at least 2 blocks in […]

New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson continues to show promise this season. In fact, his impressive play allowed him to notch a statistical feat that only Shaquille O’Neal and Kevin Garnett were able to accomplish as rookies. Only rookies 20 or younger to do so: Shaq, Kevin Garnett and our very own @23savage____ 🙌 pic.twitter.com/d3cl29yO3o […]

The outstanding play of New York Knicks rookie big man Mitchell Robinson has paid off in a big way, as it has been reported that the 20-year-old has signed an endorsement deal with Mercedes Benz. Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson has signed an endorsement deal with Mercedes-Benz, per source. MBZ has deals with Yankees Manager […]

It’s a battle of who could care less in Phoenix tonight, with the two worst teams in the league facing off in the battle for draft position. The most notable highlight from this tank-off has been some rookie-on-rookie crime perpetrated by second-round selection Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks against #1 overall pick Deandre Ayton. Mitchell […]

In an arena long barren of hope, Mitchell Robinson is the lone catalyst for optimism. Fans pile into Madison Square Garden to watch their beloved New York Knicks, despite the franchise operating in full tank mode. In trading Kristaps Porzingis, the roster is mostly devoid of good NBA players. Dennis Smith Jr. has his moments, […]

When the New York Knicks acquired DeAndre Jordan in the trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Dallas Mavericks, prevailing wisdom suggested that the team would negotiate a buyout with the former All-Star center. Instead, Jordan elected to remain in New York for the remainder of the season, and the Knicks […]

During the month of February, New York Knicks rookie big man Mitchell Robinson had the fifth best player efficiency rating in the NBA at 30.0, trailing only Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, and Houston Rockets star guard James Harden. PER is a rating developed by former ESPN […]

The 36th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft has been showing out down the stretch of the season. Mitchell Robinson, the New York Knicks’ second-round pick from last year’s draft, is catching the eye of everyone around the league with some dominating defensive numbers. Despite only playing 18.6 minutes per game, Robinson can be found […]

As the New York Knicks surprisingly extended their current winning streak to two consecutive victories, rookie big man Mitchell Robinson stood out in what was arguably the best performance in his young NBA career. In a 108-103 win against the Orlando Magic, Robinson was an absolute beast. The 20-year-old posted a 17-point, 14-rebound double-double along with […]

The New York Knicks appear to have found something in rookie center Mitchell Robinson. After just 45 professional games, it seems premature to anoint Robinson as one of the league’s premier shot blockers, but the stats are not lying. According to Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Robinson has already logged 17 blocked shots outside of the […]

New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson has been having an undeniably great season. The 7-foot-1 big man had another monster game tonight in New York’s win over the Orlando Magic, racking up 17 points and 14 rebounds with six blocks and three steals. By doing so, he became just the seventh rookie in the […]

The New York Knicks have a gem in rookie big man Mitchell Robinson. Tuesday against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden, Robinson become the first Knicks rookie to post consecutive games with five or more blocks since the 1973-74 season when blocks were first tracked officially, via Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Knicks […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson denied Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon twice in one possession. Early in the second quarter of the game, the 20-year-old rookie perfectly timed Gordon’s jump shot and lay-up attempt. Mitchell Robinson blocked Aaron Gordon twice in one possession 👀 pic.twitter.com/rziI8tK3Pv — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 27, 2019 Among rookies, Mitchell Robinson […]

It’s been another putrid season in The Big Apple, as the New York Knicks have a lowly record of just 12-48, which puts them in the 15th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. However, the team may have found a gem in second round pick Mitchell Robinson, who is establishing himself as one of the […]

New York Knicks fans have high expectations for rookie big man Mitchell Robinson, but it doesn’t seem like anyone has higher hopes for the kid than Robinson himself. When asked how many blocks per game he can average, Robinson had this to say: “Probably around six,” said Robinson, according to Stefan Bondy of The New […]

When the New York Knicks (specifically Dennis Smith Jr.) is in town, expect at least a couple of highlight clips. For the Madison Square Garden crowd, it’s a nightly treat. Mitchell Robinson has the same impact too albeit more with his block parties. We’ve already seen DSJ narrowly pull off what could have been the best […]

In what has been an absolutely miserable 2018-19 campaign for the New York Knicks in which they traded away the first legitimate franchise player they had since Patrick Ewing, rookie big man Mitchell Robinson has been a bright spot. Selected by the Knicks in the second round (36th pick overall) of the NBA Draft back […]

Despite losing 126-111, the young New York Knicks put up a great fight against the Philadelphia 76ers during their match on Wednesday. This includes Mitchell Robinson, who took the task of matching up against Sixers star Joel Embiid and finished with 14 points, four blocks, two steals, and a career-high 13 rebounds. After the game, […]

New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson just rejected Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid, not once, but twice. In their game on Wednesday, the 20-year-old Robinson perfectly timed Embiid’s shot attempt in back-to-back plays: Among rookies, Robinson is the leader in blocked shots per game with 2.03. Overall, he’s the sixth in the league which makes […]

The acquisition of DeAndre Jordan has served as more than just a new starting center for the New York Knicks, but also as a veteran mentor to take young rookie Mitchell Robinson under his wing. Jordan, 30, knows the value in helping others grow, only paying it forward. “Anytime you can help another player out, […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale had a clear-the-air conversation with his center Enes Kanter after the team returned from London, hoping to explain his thought process amid the changes in the rotation. Fizdale benched Kanter earlier this season and admitted his priority is to develop his young centers Luke Kornet and Mitchell Robinson […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson has been dealing with injuries through the first half of this season, which has forced him to miss the last 13 games. There is a bit of good news on this front, however. After fully participating in Wednesday’s practice session, the former McDonald’s All-American has been cleared to […]