Mitchell Robinson

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Mitchell Robinson needs to get through some steps before he’s allowed to play in 5-on-5 scrimmages with contact.

Fantasy Impact

This comes after it had been reported that Robinson was cleared for full contact in practice. He is still waiting to make his season debut.

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Mitchell Robinson is ‘pretty close’ to getting cleared for full contact/full practice.

Fantasy Impact

This is the next step in recovery for Robinson. He has yet to make his season debut after undergoing surgery on his ankle last May.

Mitchell Robinson has not been cleared o resume running full-speed.

Fantasy Impact

Robinson appears to be inching closer towards returning. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

Mitchell Robinson did not travel with the Knicks to training camp.

Fantasy Impact

The training camp is being held in South Carolina, but Robinson remained in New York to continue his rehab. His name continues to land in trade rumors following the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.

Mitchell Robinson said he is targeting a return to the court in December or January as he works his way back from surgery on his left ankle.

Fantasy Impact

The Knicks and Robinson do not want to rush the rehab process and both want him to be 100 percent healthy before his return. Jericho Sims could see some more minutes in his absence, and Julius Randle could also play some center in smaller lineups.