Mitchell Robinson is now the most veteran New York Knick. Following the Knicks blockbuster trade that sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the

Mitchell Robinson ’s absence until December or January will be a blessing in disguise for the Knicks, says one NBA analyst. Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins believes Robinson’s absence will allow coach Tom Thibodeau to play Julius Randle as a small-ball five man, meaning the Knicks can play a more uptempo style while Robinson is out.