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One Knicks Draft Target Becoming Obvious in the Playoffs
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One Knicks Draft Target Becoming Obvious in the Playoffs

New York Knicks On SI·Andrew Hughes·about 1 month ago
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It's very obvious in the New York Knicks' series against the Atlanta Hawks, which they are currently facing a 2-1 deficit after consecutive losses, that this team has a massive big man problem. And no, the solution is not in-house. Mike Brown has made it clear that Mitchell Robinson isn't capable of filling the role he's looking for next to Karl-Anthony Towns, or in KAT's stead, for more than 15 minutes per game in a playoff series. Tom Thibodeau trusted him more and was the best thing to happen to Robinson's career. Of course, Thibs is gone. With Robinson a free agent this summer, it seems the writing is on the wall for him to find his second NBA home after seven years in New York. Someone out there could use a rim-protector with elite lob-finishing abilities as their starting pivot. The Knicks don't have that role to offer, and Robinson's price tag won't be justifiable, just as the organization didn't find Isaiah Hartenstein's in 2024.…

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