                                        {"id":3433,"date":"2026-07-01T18:09:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=3433"},"modified":"2026-07-01T18:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:09:40","slug":"mitchell-robinson-leaves-knicks-for-celtics-in-nba-free-agency-gut-punch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=3433","title":{"rendered":"Mitchell Robinson leaves Knicks for Celtics in NBA free agency gut-punch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The inevitable became reality.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The champions will not fully be running it back.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell Robinson is not returning to the Knicks, as he intends to sign a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Celtics in free agency, The Post\u2019s Stefan Bondy confirmed.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=3431\">1 airman missing after MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter crashes in Arabian Sea where fleet is operating for Iran War<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Previously the longest-tenured Knicks player, it puts an end to his eight-year tenure with the team, which ended in a title.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A second-round pick, Robinson \u2013 now 28 \u2013 developed from a raw shot-blocker into a key bench piece and one of the best rebounders in the NBA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite his importance, it became clear that the Knicks would not be able to make a respectable offer while maintaining owner James Dolan\u2019s stated goal of staying under the second apron.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Knicks already secured two of their top three free agents in Jose Alvarado and Landry Shamet to multiyear deals along with Mohamed Diawara. Those moves left the Knicks roughly $9 million under the second apron and still needing to sign three players heading into Tuesday\u2019s start of free agency.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Teams were officially allowed to begin negotiating with all other free agents (they can negotiate with their own free agents immediately after the Finals) on Tuesday, though no deals can be made official until July 6.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That trio of moves meant the Knicks could really only fill out the roster with minimum deals, way below what Robinson commanded on the open market.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Really, once Dolan expressed his desire to stay under the second apron, it was expected that it meant bringing back Robinson would not be possible. The Post\u2019s Stefan Bondy reported last week that it was unlikely he\u2019d be back.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>His absence means the Knicks now need a backup center behind Karl-Anthony Towns, especially with reserve big man Ariel Hukporti leaving for the 76ers in free agency.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Knicks Merch Shop<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2029\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/719e5c899a660ef5721d069701398e97-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/719e5c899a660ef5721d069701398e97-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/719e5c899a660ef5721d069701398e97-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/719e5c899a660ef5721d069701398e97-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/719e5c899a660ef5721d069701398e97-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/719e5c899a660ef5721d069701398e97.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>\n<span>2026 Knicks Championship Plaque<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div><!-- story__header -->\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThis premium commemorative plaque features the iconic front cover of the\u00a0<em>New York Post<\/em>\u00a0from the Knicks\u2019 historic 2026 NBA Finals victory.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- story__text -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$149.00\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- story__price-vendor -->\n\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t\n<\/div><!-- story story-product -->\n<\/div><!-- wp-block-nyp-editor-shopping-product -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2041\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8b5c2e6c1f258c57d4a6f11a382e51d-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8b5c2e6c1f258c57d4a6f11a382e51d-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8b5c2e6c1f258c57d4a6f11a382e51d-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8b5c2e6c1f258c57d4a6f11a382e51d-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8b5c2e6c1f258c57d4a6f11a382e51d-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8b5c2e6c1f258c57d4a6f11a382e51d.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>\n<span>2026 Knicks Championship Plaque \u2013 Back Cover<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div><!-- story__header -->\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe walls of any true fan require this plaque of our back cover from June 14, 2026 featuring Brunson and the boys celebrating their win.\t\t\t\t<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=3429\">Kamala Harris forms power pact with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani \u2014 as their lengthy phone call emerges<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- story__text -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$149.00\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- story__price-vendor -->\n\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t\n<\/div><!-- story story-product -->\n<\/div><!-- wp-block-nyp-editor-shopping-product -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2144\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b1ae2d60a0bbc38319f4c8f487736a33-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b1ae2d60a0bbc38319f4c8f487736a33-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b1ae2d60a0bbc38319f4c8f487736a33-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b1ae2d60a0bbc38319f4c8f487736a33-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b1ae2d60a0bbc38319f4c8f487736a33-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b1ae2d60a0bbc38319f4c8f487736a33.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>\n<span>Framed 2026 Championship Front &amp; Back Cover Wrap<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div><!-- story__header -->\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe \u201cOur Team, Our Title\u201d wrap from our June 15, 2026 print edition set behind acrylic plexiglass and framed in black ayous wood.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- story__text -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$50.00+\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- story__price-vendor -->\n\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t\n<\/div><!-- story story-product -->\n<\/div><!-- wp-block-nyp-editor-shopping-product -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2042\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c22166c4824b2ebd09dde68719167212-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c22166c4824b2ebd09dde68719167212-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c22166c4824b2ebd09dde68719167212-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c22166c4824b2ebd09dde68719167212-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c22166c4824b2ebd09dde68719167212-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c22166c4824b2ebd09dde68719167212.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>\n<span>2026 Knicks Championship Final Edition<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div><!-- story__header -->\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGrab a copy of our paper from June 14, 2026 celebrating this huge moment for Knicks fans and New York City as a whole.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- story__text -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$15.00\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- story__price-vendor -->\n\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t\n<\/div><!-- story story-product -->\n<\/div><!-- wp-block-nyp-editor-shopping-product -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2027\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/a11a834a5f974669a3d5d5aa17cc006b-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/a11a834a5f974669a3d5d5aa17cc006b-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/a11a834a5f974669a3d5d5aa17cc006b-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/a11a834a5f974669a3d5d5aa17cc006b-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/a11a834a5f974669a3d5d5aa17cc006b-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/a11a834a5f974669a3d5d5aa17cc006b.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>\n<span>Year of the Knicks Book<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div><!-- story__header -->\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tA front-row chronicle of New York\u2019s historic 2026 championship season!\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- story__text -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$99.00\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- story__price-vendor -->\n\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t\n<\/div><!-- story story-product -->\n<\/div><!-- wp-block-nyp-editor-shopping-product -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2032\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02a3e163cae9d163eadffc75a8938fea-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02a3e163cae9d163eadffc75a8938fea-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02a3e163cae9d163eadffc75a8938fea-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02a3e163cae9d163eadffc75a8938fea-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02a3e163cae9d163eadffc75a8938fea-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02a3e163cae9d163eadffc75a8938fea.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>\n<span>OMG Hat<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div><!-- story__header -->\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tOMG, indeed! This adjustable hat says what we were all thinking during this intense championship run.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- story__text -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$32.00\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- story__price-vendor -->\n\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t\n<\/div><!-- story story-product -->\n<\/div><!-- wp-block-nyp-editor-shopping-product -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1786\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/43fdff112601a8ae32d2a5d479a47f6f-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/43fdff112601a8ae32d2a5d479a47f6f-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/43fdff112601a8ae32d2a5d479a47f6f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/43fdff112601a8ae32d2a5d479a47f6f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/43fdff112601a8ae32d2a5d479a47f6f-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/43fdff112601a8ae32d2a5d479a47f6f.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>\n<span>OMG Women\u2019s Tee<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div><!-- story__header -->\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tNo three letters are more appropriate right now.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- story__text -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$35.00\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- story__price-vendor -->\n\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t\n<\/div><!-- story story-product -->\n<\/div><!-- wp-block-nyp-editor-shopping-product -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<img alt=\"\" class=\"shopping-product__image\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"156\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/prince.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=234&amp;h=156&amp;crop=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/prince.jpg?resize=246,164&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 246w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/prince.jpg?resize=234,156&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/prince.jpg?resize=195,130&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 195w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/prince.jpg?resize=171,114&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 171w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/prince.jpg?resize=160,107&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 160w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/prince.jpg?resize=144,96&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 144w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/prince.jpg?resize=93,62&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 93w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/prince.jpg?resize=84,56&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 84w\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;display:block\" width=\"234\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>\n<span>Cover Print \u2013 May 26, 2026<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div><!-- story__header -->\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tOwn this piece of history with our cover celebrating the Knicks\u2019 sweep over the Cavs.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- story__text -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$40.00+\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- story__price-vendor -->\n\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t\n<\/div><!-- story story-product -->\n<\/div><!-- wp-block-nyp-editor-shopping-product -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2051\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/32f99d692f8debd174b38365a1a14f1c-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/32f99d692f8debd174b38365a1a14f1c-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/32f99d692f8debd174b38365a1a14f1c-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/32f99d692f8debd174b38365a1a14f1c-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/32f99d692f8debd174b38365a1a14f1c-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/32f99d692f8debd174b38365a1a14f1c.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>\n<span>Knicker Bonkers: The New York Knicks\u2019 Wild NBA Championship Run To End A 53-year Title Drought<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div><!-- story__header -->\n<div>\n<p>\n<em>Knicker Bonkers<\/em> chronicles the historic championship run that united NYC. Featuring NY Post analysis and vivid photos, relive the magic of MSG.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- story__text -->\n<div>\n<div>\n<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$19.95\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- story__price-vendor -->\n\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t\n<\/div><!-- story story-product -->\n<\/div><!-- wp-block-nyp-editor-shopping-product -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>And his departure means Miles McBride \u2013 who arrived in the 2021-22 season \u2013 is now the longest-tenured Knick.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Robinson\u2019s final contribution was securing one of the biggest rebounds in franchise history \u2013 corralling Josh Hart\u2019s missed free throw with 26.1 seconds left and the Knicks up by three points in Game 5 of the Finals, which prevented the Spurs from having possession and a chance to tie the game and instead all but sealed the win and the championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>He is coming off his most healthy season since 2021-22, as the Knicks\u2019 load management plan helped him play 60 games in the regular season. But he was less effective in the postseason, often being played off the court due to opponents\u2019 Hack-a-Mitch strategy that exploited his putrid (29.3 percent in the playoffs) free-throw shooting. And he broke his hand in an off-court incident in between the conference finals and Finals, adding to some of the potential question marks surrounding him.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Even with all that, though, Robinson emerged as a fan favorite with his quirky personality, love of country music and monster trucks and viral moments with the media.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The championship team that those fans fell in love with will now look \u2013 and feel \u2013 a little bit different.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=3427\">Kissing-daredevils scale Empire State Building antenna, hanging flag 1,454 feet over NYC with cringe message<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Knicks won&#8217;t be able to fully run it back. 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