Mitchell Robinson took a big step in his recovery on Monday. The Knicks' big man has officially been cleared for contact, head coach Tom Thibodeau said. Robinson still hasn't been cleared for full practices just yet, however -- he'll need to get through a couple more steps before participating in 5-on-5 scrimmages with contact.

Entering their game on Monday night against the Houston Rockets, the Knicks have won six of their last eight and have seemingly gotten out of the slump they were in over the first

Robinson has found his name in trade rumors leading up to the deadline because he's injured so often. The center is also making $14.3 million this season. In 2023-24, he also played in just 31 games, averaging 5.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per outing. That being said, Robinson is definitely a defensive anchor for the Knicks when actually healthy.

After the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a blockbuster trade to acquire Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis and additional pieces, their roster remains in need of significant upgrades if they hope to contend for a championship in the LeBron James era.

The New York Knicks have a decision to make with Mitchell Robinson before the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Will they make a move?

The New York Knicks have a little less than 10 days to figure out whether Mitchell Robinson will be their backup center beyond the trade deadline. Robinson, 26,

The Knicks haven’t yet made a move ahead of next week’s trade deadline, but James L. Edwards III of The Athletic suspects that will change. New York is third in the East, just 1.0 games behind the Celtics for second.