Mitchell Robinson's Workload Management and Soreness Raise Concerns for Knicks Season

Mitchell Robinson is questionable for the Knicks' preseason finale due to workload management and soreness, having been held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. The Knicks plan to manage his workload for the foreseeable future, potentially leading to missed regular season games even when healthy. ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson emphasized Robinson's critical importance to the Knicks' season, stating his health is paramount for championship contention against strong Western Conference bigs. Both Jefferson and Tim Legler agree that Robinson's health is incredibly important for high-stakes playoff games, as his absence would prevent the team from utilizing its double-big lineup and force Karl-Anthony Towns to play center.