Celtics center Mitchell Robinson addresses injury ahead of NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 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.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Mitchell Robinson says injury before NBA Finals came from hitting truck amid concern for his brother
- 3:18 PMESPN — C's Robinson: Playoff injury followed family issue...
"Mitchell Robinson says the hand injury that left his status uncertain for the New York Knicks' NBA Finals opener came after he punched a truck amid concern over his younger brother's health. Robinson, who last week agreed to leave the Knicks and sign with the Boston Celtics, wrote a Facebook post Sunday that addressed the injury and other mental health concerns he had during the season.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 6:55 PMMitchell Robinson says injury before NBA Finals came from hitting truck amid concern for his brother
Mitchell Robinson says the hand injury that left his status uncertain for the New York Knicks' NBA Finals opener came after he punched a truck amid concern over his younger brother's health. Robinson, who last week agreed to leave the Knicks and sign with the Boston Celtics, wrote a Facebook post Sunday that addressed the injury and other mental health concerns he had during the season.
- ESPNJul 5, 2026, 3:18 PMC'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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