Mitchell Robinson, center for the New York Knicks, suffered a broken right pinky finger during preparations for the 2026 NBA Finals, with no timetable yet for his return, sources reported on May 28 [1, 2, 3, 4].
The Knicks earned their first NBA Finals berth since 1999 by sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, extending their postseason winning streak to 11 games [1, 2, 4]. Robinson played 18 minutes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, producing 8 points and 10 rebounds without visible injury during that contest [1, 2, 3].
Robinson averages about 5.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game during the 2025-26 regular season and registered 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 13 playoff games this year, though his foul shooting has struggled at 30.2% in the postseason [1, 2, 3].
Reports indicate it is unclear exactly when or how Robinson injured his pinky, but he showed possible discomfort during the third quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals and finished the game without exiting [3]. He typically serves as the Knicks' backup center behind starter Karl-Anthony Towns [3].
Robinson's injury presents a significant challenge to the Knicks' frontcourt rotation as they prepare to face either the San Antonio Spurs or Oklahoma City Thunder in the Finals [1, 2, 4]. The 2026 NBA Finals are scheduled to begin on June 4, 2026, Taiwan time [1, 2].
