Mitchell Robinson leaves Knicks for Celtics after eight seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Mitchell Robinson has signed a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics following an eight-year tenure with the New York Knicks. His departure came shortly after contributing to the Knicks' championship run, making him the longest-tenured player on the roster until he left. Robinson expressed mixed feelings about the move, particularly in an online exchange with former teammate OG Anunoby, implying that he did not want to leave. Financial constraints reportedly influenced the Knicks' decision to let him go. He joins the Celtics as they reshape their roster, projected to be a starting big man as they begin a new chapter.
- •Robinson signs with the Boston Celtics after the 2026 season.
- •He expressed disappointment over leaving the Knicks on social media.
- •Robinson was part of the Knicks' championship-winning season.
- •Knicks owner James Dolan reportedly limited financial moves.
- •Robinson is expected to be the starting center for the Celtics.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — “Hopefully the Truth Comes Out”: Mitchell Robinson Admits He Didn’t Want to Leave the Knicks to OG Anunoby
"Mitchell Robinson is gone, and he’s not entirely at peace with it. Just weeks after anchoring the New York Knicks’ historic 2026 championship run opposite Victor Wembanyama, the veteran center signed a three-year, $47.
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