Mitchell Robinson Has Finger Surgery, Targets NBA Finals Game 1 With Brace

17 articles · Updated · hoopsrumors.com · May 29

ESPN reported May 29 that Mitchell Robinson underwent surgery to repair his broken right pinky and fully plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next week.
A brace is expected to protect Robinson’s right hand, a notable shift from a day earlier when his return timeline was unclear after the Knicks center suffered the break this week.
New York would feel his absence: the 7-footer played in 13 of 14 playoff games and averaged 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, while anchoring the team’s rebounding and interior defense.
Robinson appeared in 60 regular-season games—his most since 2021-22—and led the NBA in offensive rebounding percentage, underscoring his importance as the Knicks prepare for the Finals.

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