Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson posts cryptic messages after Karl-Anthony Cities commerce

Regardless of an extremely energetic offseason, the New York Knicks won’t be accomplished dealing but. Mitchell Robinso shared some cryptic social media posts for the reason that Knicks’ blockbuster commerce that despatched Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Cities was first introduced. He, like many different Knicks followers, is clearly processing the information. However his posts have some followers a bit of nervous.

Robinson turned to Instagram to share his ideas. Granted, he didn’t come out and say he was displeased. However he stated sufficient to make one consider that’s the case.

Probably the most alarming, that the now-expired story highlighted was the truth that Robinson is the lone remaining member of the 2019-20 Knicks with the next textual content, “Longest Knick 🤷🏾‍♂️”.

Robinson additionally shared numerous posts demonstrating his defensive affect and rebounding prowess, in addition to how he’s risked his physique to assist New York win video games. Robinson additionally shared tales commemorating his relationship with Randle.

May a Robinson commerce be within the works?

Making issues worse, rumors started to unfold over the weekend that the Knicks are “receiving and taking calls” on Robinson, in response to Knicks Movie College’s Kris Pursiainen.

The “receiving and taking calls” information is a shocking growth for 2 causes: Robinson’s commerce worth is decrease than the Knicks would really like given his string of ankle accidents between December 2023 and Could 2024; and extra importantly, who would exchange Robinson within the staff’s rotation? Certain, Cities is a seven-footer, however he’s removed from a perfect defensive heart.Conversely, Robinson is a defensive menace, even slowing down former MVP Joel Embiid in final yr’s playoffs. So, the thought of parting methods with Robinson appears tenuous at finest.

Regardless as to Cities defensive viability, the thought of getting into the season with just one skilled heart on the roster is troubling.

Again to Robinson’s social media posts, this isn’t the primary time Robinson has shared ominous messages. He’s shared messages like, “The reality at all times comes out sooner or later. Maintain that in thoughts,” and  “Keep tuned to TikTok. It is finna go down,” as lately as final week. So, his current messages are comparatively benign. Make of that what you’ll.

Robinson’s 2024-25 outlook

Robinson is about to start out the common season out of motion as he continues to rehab his injured left ankle. He re-injured the ankle within the now-infamous second through which Joel Embiid bear-hugged his left leg whereas on the bottom. Robinson will stay out till December or January, with the objective being he obtain full well being earlier than returning to motion.

When wholesome, Robinson is an All-Protection caliber participant. He has profession averages of seven.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in simply 24.5 minutes. However accidents have been a constant theme all through Robinson’s six-year profession. In truth, he has missed 20 or extra video games in 4 of his six skilled seasons.

New York appeared set on the heart place current the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Nonetheless, resulting from a wage cap oddity, the Knicks had been unable to match a contract provide made to Isaiah Hartenstein by the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder. The lose of Hartenstein paired with Robinson’s damage historical past influenced the Knicks of their pursuit of Cities.

Whereas Cities provides one other layer of versatility to an already versatile rotation, Robinson is a particular defender able to guarding just about anybody on the basketball courtroom. Buying and selling him when injured would virtually definitely return lower than the Knicks would really like.

On the intense facet, staff president Leon Rose has but to make a misstep in re-building the Knicks. So, let’s think about Rose and hope that the social media posts are merely Robinson being Robinson.