2 days Ago By zach bachar
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson isn't too worried about recent trade rumors. "It doesn't really affect me at all," Robinson said during an appearance on The Roommates Show podcast with Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart (2:55 mark) . "I mean, I really haven't been paying attention to it.
" Robinson currently has two seasons left on a four-year, $60 million contract that he signed with New York in 2022. However, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported on June 21 that the Knicks "contacted opposing teams" about moving the 26-year-old. That may no longer be the case, as former New York center Isaiah Hartenstein signed a three-year deal worth $87 million with the Oklahoma City Thunder as a free agent on Monday.
Hartenstein started 49 regular-season games and 13 playoff contests with the Knicks last season. BREAKING: Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein plans to sign a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Hartenstein departs the Knicks for an enormous contract and gives OKC a new anchor inside.
pic.twitter.com/DptmkuaP3v As things currently stand, Robinson is poised to return to New York as the team's starting center season.
He has plenty of experience in the role, as he's started 196 games since he was drafted by the Knicks in 2018. Robinson is expected to serve as the rim protector on a defense that should remain strong after a busy offseason for New York. The Knicks traded for Mikal Bridges from the Bro.
