Knicks consider options for third center after Robinson's departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The New York Knicks are exploring options for a third center following Mitchell Robinson's reported signing with the Boston Celtics. With the team unable to exceed the 2nd apron in salary cap space, they have the potential to add two players at the veteran minimum. While names like Kevon Looney, Nick Richards, and Maxi Kleber have emerged, their fit and potential impact remain under scrutiny. The Knicks have made recent roster moves, adding players like Mo Diawara, Landry Shamet, and Jose Alvarado. Discussions regarding a new center are expected to continue into summer as the front office seeks the best options available.
- •Knicks seek a third center after Robinson signs with Boston.
- •Looney, Richards, and Kleber are potential candidates.
- •New York can sign two more players at the veteran minimum.
- •Recent roster additions include Mo Diawara and Landry Shamet.
- •Front office has shown resourcefulness in past decisions.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Should The New York Knicks Sign A Third Center?
"The available options are uninspiring but the Knicks front office has shown itself to be resourceful. Which of the choices makes the most sense to bring in?
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jul 4, 2026, 1:37 AMNew Garrett Temple, Dallas Mavericks Report Emerges During NBA Free Agency
- NBA•Jul 4, 2026, 1:07 AMDallas Mavericks sign second-round draft pick Tobi Lawal
- NBA•Jul 4, 2026, 1:00 AMEvery NC State player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
- NBA•Jul 4, 2026, 12:53 AMSam Cassell on Jaylen Brown trade: 'He has done everything possible for this city, he'll be missed, but it's the NBA'
- NBA•Jul 4, 2026, 12:47 AMMavericks sign 25th overall pick Sergio De Larrea to rookie contract
- NBA•Jul 4, 2026, 12:47 AMLakers predicted to already cut ties with Luka Doncic's new $18 million sharpshooting teammate
