The New York Knicks were optimistic about Mitchell Robinson's recovery, according to sources close to him espnIt is possible that the position will reappear at the end of the regular season.

For its part, the NBA informed them of its refusal to grant them Disable trigger exceptionWith a value of $7.8 million, everything indicates that Robinson's physical condition is better than they initially expected after undergoing surgery on his damaged left foot.

Although the medical reports were more optimistic than the franchise itself, they finally requested a salary exception that would allow them to sign a guaranteed replacement, although that will not be possible, and they will have to wait for them to recover, or do so. Transfer or promote in free agency.

It should be remembered that Robinson was injured on December 8 in his match against the Boston Celtics. This season he played in 21 career games and averaged 6.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.5 steals in 29 minutes per night.

He is in his second campaign of the agreement he signed for 60 million and four additional sessions.

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