Hoops Rumors

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has sustained a stress injury to his left ankle and will miss the remainder of the postseason, according to the team’s PR department (Twitter link). Robinson won’t even be re-evaluated for 6-to-8 weeks, thus his injury-marred season is over. He underwent testing late this afternoon, which determined the extent of the injury, according to Ian … [Read more...] about Mitchell Robinson Out For Remainder Of Postseason

The Knicks “could” expand their rotation beyond seven players when they face Indiana in the Eastern Conference semifinals, according to Tom Thibodeau, but New York’s head coach isn’t making any promises either way, as Peter Botte of The New York Post details. Nine players saw action for the Knicks in the first round, but Bojan Bogdanovic suffered a foot injury during the series … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Rotation, Hart, Thibodeau, DiVincenzo

Sixers forward Nicolas Batum kept things fairly open when it came to talk of his potential NBA retirement, writes Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 35-year-old is now a free agent, having wrapped up his two-year, $22.6MM contract at the end of Philadelphia’s 2023/24 season. There were rumors prior to the season that it could be his last in the NBA. Batum told … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Batum, Nets, Ex-Raptors, Celtics-Cavs

Pacers forward Obi Toppin doesn’t view the upcoming series with the Knicks as a chance to get revenge on the team that traded him last summer, writes Zach Braziller of The New York Post. Toppin appeared to have a bright future in New York after being selected with the eighth pick in the 2020 draft, but he was stuck behind Julius Randle on the depth chart. He got an expanded … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Toppin, Pacers, Allen, Pistons

Tyrese Haliburton is familiar with the playoff history between the Pacers and Knicks and he’s looking forward to being part of it (video link from The Indianapolis Star). He’s also eager for the matchup with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, whom he said are both close friends. … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Ready For Another Chapter In Pacers-Knicks Playoff Rivalry