The New York Knicks could be headed for a difficult offseason decision after an NBA insider cast fresh doubt over Mitchell Robinson's future with the franchise. Just weeks after winning the 2026 NBA championship, multiple reports now suggest the Knicks are unlikely to retain their longest-tenured player because of looming salary cap restrictions.

The Knicks could still lose their backup center to a team like the L.A. Lakers if Los Angeles shows him the money.

In recent days, there's been plenty chatter of Mitchell Robinson being a casualty of the Knicks' financial reality. But there's also been growing speculation ar