Celtics center Mitchell Robinson addresses injury ahead of NBA Finals
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:57 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Mitchell Robinson of the Boston Celtics explained his hand injury that puts his availability into question for the beginning of the Knicks' NBA Finals. He indicated that the injury occurred as a response to a family member's car crash. This situation raises concerns about his readiness to play when the series opens later this week.
- •Mitchell Robinson plays for the Boston Celtics.
- •He suffered a hand injury related to a family crisis.
- •His injury status is uncertain for the NBA Finals.
- •The series is set to open this week.
- 3:18 PMESPN — C's Robinson: Playoff injury followed family issue...
"New Celtics center Mitchell Robinson addressed the hand injury that put his status for the start of the Knicks' NBA Finals appearance in doubt, aying he was hurt after reacting to a family member being in a car crash.
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