Mitchell Robinson adjusting to Celtics after Knicks tenure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 6:55 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Mitchell Robinson, signed by the Boston Celtics to a three-year, $47.4 million contract, struggles to adapt to the team's system. After being named the starting center, he was later replaced by Neemias Queta during a game against the Houston Rockets, which the Celtics lost 109-93. Robinson acknowledged his need to find rhythm and improve his rebounding, having only four rebounds in the game. His performance has led to disappointment for both the player and the franchise after high expectations following his signing.
- •Robinson signed a three-year contract with the Celtics.
- •He was replaced by Neemias Queta in the starting lineup.
- •Celtics lost 109-93 to the Houston Rockets.
- •Robinson recorded only four rebounds in the loss.
- •He aims to improve after struggling to adapt.
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Mitchell Robinson opens up about adjusting to Celtics’ system after Knicks tenure
"The Boston Celtics had high expectations for Mitchell Robinson after signing him to a three-year, $47.4 million contract in free agency. They expected so much from him to the point that they named him as their starting center heading into the 2026-27 season, displacing Neemias Queta, who broke out in a starting role for Boston at the five last […] The post Mitchell Robinson opens up about adjusting to Celtics’ system after Knicks tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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