Overview
- The Boston Celtics officially announced they signed center Mitchell Robinson, with multiple outlets reporting the deal as a three-year, $47.4 million contract that includes a player option in year three.
- The signing was finalized Tuesday and follows competing interest from the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks, with reporting that Boston outbid both teams to secure Robinson.
- Robinson spent eight seasons with the Knicks and was a key rotation player on their 2025–26 title team, known for elite offensive rebounding, rim protection, and a career field-goal percentage above 70 percent.
- The Knicks responded by signing veteran Andre Drummond to replace Robinson in their frontcourt, and public reaction included a congratulatory Instagram story from teammate Josh Hart plus fan jokes after the Celtics assigned Robinson No. 4.
- The move tightens Boston’s frontcourt depth and highlights how the Knicks’ payroll ceiling shaped the market for role players, a development that could affect how both teams deploy minutes and matchups next season.