Repeat,' 'Very Poor Decision' -- NBA World Reacts to Report Knicks Are 'Unlikely' To Re-Sign Mitchell Robinson

Mitchell Robinson’s return to the New York Knicks appears unlikely, according to Knicks insider Stefan Bondy’s report on Thursday. Bondy said team owner James Dolan’s reluctance to “pay into the second apron” would prevent New York from “running it back” with the bench core from its 2026 NBA championship. With limited salary-cap room, the report also suggests other teams may pursue Robinson with contracts closer to starter-level money. Reactions on NBA social media were immediate, with some fans arguing the move is unnecessary after the Knicks won the title, while others said it’s time to move on. Bondy indicated New York’s only path could be a discount offer, and salary-cap expert Yossi Gozlan outlined a possible framework to keep Robinson under the second apron.