Knicks lose Mitchell Robinson as Jalen Brunson questions NBA spending rules
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Jalen Brunson expressed disappointment over Mitchell Robinson's departure from the New York Knicks after he signed a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Boston Celtics. The Knicks could not retain Robinson due to the league's second-apron spending limits. Brunson criticized these rules for inhibiting team retention while highlighting the league's quest for parity, noting the lack of repeat champions in recent seasons. He emphasized the value Robinson brought to the team and questioned the current competitive balance in the NBA. The Knicks' roster changes come as they aim to strengthen their championship aspirations moving forward.
- •Mitchell Robinson signs with the Boston Celtics for $47.4 million.
- •Jalen Brunson questions NBA's second-apron spending penalties.
- •Knicks unable to keep Robinson due to salary cap restrictions.
- •Critics argue about the effectiveness of current league rules for parity.
- •Brunson believes the Knicks are capable of competing for the title.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — ‘What Are We Doing?’ — Jalen Brunson Reacts to the Second Apron Forcing the Knicks to Lose Mitchell Robinson
"Through careful cap maneuvering, wise trades, and players like Jalen Brunson taking less money than he could have bargained for, the New York Knicks built a roster capable of winning the NBA Finals. Yet, the NBA hasn’t had repeat champions since the 2017-18 season, and the Knicks know that the road back won’t be easy.
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