3 things Knicks fans can expect to learn in month of June

3 things Knicks fans can expect to learn in June

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2: Mitchell Robinson’s future

Will Mitchell Robinson and the Knicks agree to a contract extension? Or will the team’s starting center become an unrestricted free agent?

If the 24-year-old doesn’t sign an extension by the end of the month, he’ll enter free agency on the first of July. There hasn’t been a lot said about his future, which could be both a good and bad thing.

Robinson’s expected to sign a contract that’s worth $12-$13 million annually, but the price could end up being higher than that. If New York doesn’t re-sign him, the team will likely go after another center in free agency. Jericho Sims could turn into the Knicks’ starting center of the future, but he might not be ready to take that on in his second season.

There will be several teams that will be interested in Robinson if he enters free agency, like the Detroit Pistons. It’d be difficult for fans to see him play for another team, but if he’s going to command a large sum of money, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for New York to part ways with Robinson.

It seems like the center’s dropped a couple of hints on social media in recent weeks, but the speculation over his next move will come to an end this month. This could be Robinson’s last few weeks on the Knicks’ roster.

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