The New York Knicks’ worst fear entering 2024-25 came true before the team reported to training camp: Mitchell Robinson will be out until December or January. The starting center underwent his second ankle surgery of the season in May.
After Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Thunder in free agency, the Knicks explored center options before they re-signed Precious Achiuwa to a one-year, six-million deal. New York made the right move to bring Achiuwa back, but long before the Robinson news broke, there were concerns about the Knicks’ depth at center.
Achiuwa or Jericho Sims will start on opening night unless New York makes a trade. The Knicks are in a tricky position as a team over the first tax apron. They can’t receive more money than they send out…