Ex-Knick Mitchell Robinson reveals how he injured hand before NBA Finals: ‘Broke down in tears’
Celtics center Mitchell Robinson has publicly disclosed the cause of the hand injury that sidelined him during the NBA playoffs.
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Mitchell Robinson, currently a center for the Boston Celtics and formerly of the New York Knicks, confirmed the origin of a broken hand sustained during the postseason. Robinson described an emotional response to a family incident that resulted in the injury prior to the NBA Finals.
Coverage from outlets including ESPN, Yahoo Sports, Bleacher Report, the New York Post, and MassLive focuses on the player's recent social media post clarifying the situation. Future reports may clarify the timeline of his recovery or the impact of the injury on his status with the Celtics.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact date of the incident or details regarding his medical prognosis.
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Quick answers
How did Mitchell Robinson injure his hand?
Robinson stated the injury was a reaction to a family incident.
Which teams are involved in the coverage?
The coverage mentions the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics.
When did Robinson disclose this information?
The information was revealed on July 5, 2026.
Coverage (6)
- New Celtics center reveals cause of mystery postseason injury Boston Herald · 2h ago
- New Celtics center reveals what caused his mysterious injury in playoffs MassLive · 2h ago
- Ex-Knicks center Mitchell Robinson confirms cause of broken hand Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Mitchell Robinson Addresses Hand Injury in New Post After Knicks' NBA Title Win, Celtics Contract Bleacher Report · 2h ago
- Mitchell Robinson: Playoff injury was reaction to family incident ESPN · 2h ago
- Ex-Knick Mitchell Robinson reveals how he injured hand before NBA Finals: ‘Broke down in tears’ New York Post · 2h ago
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