Robinson (thumb) returned to Monday's game against the Rockets with 5:47 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.
Robinson headed back to the locker room in the first quarter with a left thumb sprain. He returned to the bench shortly thereafter and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Likely to return Monday
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Robinson (thumb) is probable to return to Monday's game against the Rockets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Robinson exited Monday's contest in the first quarter with a left thumb sprain. However, the big man is expected to check back in.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Exits to locker room
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Robinson (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Rockets, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
It's unclear exactly why Robinson headed back to the locker room, though he can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light. If he's unable to return, Luka Garza would likely see increased burn.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Coming off bench Monday
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Robinson (rest) won't start Monday's game against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
After sitting out Sunday's 108-97 win over Orlando to rest, Robinson will play and come off the bench for the first time in 2026-27. Neemias Queta will get a second consecutive start, while Luka Garza will likely see his minutes reduced substantially.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Available to play
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Robinson (rest) is not listed on the Celtics' injury report ahead of Monday's game against Houston.
Robinson's absence from the injury report suggests he'll be available Monday. His potential return would bolster Boston's frontcourt depth, though his minutes and role will be worth monitoring.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Downgraded to out
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Robinson (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Robinson has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss the first half of Boston's upcoming back-to-back set. He'll likely be able to suit up Monday in Houston.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Questionable for Sunday
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Robinson (rest) is questionable for Sunday's game in Orlando, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Sunday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so Robinson might get scheduled for a maintenance day. If he's forced to the sidelines, Neemias Queta would likely start, and Luka Garza could see a bump in minutes.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Scores seven points
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Robinson closed Tuesday's 125-124 overtime win over the Nets with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes.
Robinson started at center but delivered a relatively quiet performance, collecting five rebounds without recording a blocked shot. He also struggled at the charity stripe, converting just one of four attempts. Robinson continues to share frontcourt minutes with Neemias Queta and Luka Garza, limiting his fantasy upside.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Pulls down four boards
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Robinson accumulated four points (2-4 FG), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 22 minutes during Friday's 107-103 victory over the Knicks.
Robinson twisted his ankle during his season debut Tuesday in Detroit, so it was encouraging to see him head into this contest without an injury designation. The 28-year-old won Boston's starting job at center in favor of Neemias Queta at training camp, but the two big men split the center minutes right down the middle Friday and could continue to do so going forward.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Quiet in starting role
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Robinson posted four points (2-2 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
Robinson was given the starting nod for the season opener, supplanting Neemias Queta. Despite the promotion, Robinson still played just 18 minutes, providing very little outside of his three combined steals and blocks. Luka Garza also featured in the rotation, logging eight minutes off the bench. Given that all three could spend time at the center spot, it's hard to know who should be prioritized in fantasy. For now, let's work under the assumption that Queta will play the most minutes, perhaps providing him with the safest floor.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Drawing start at center
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Robinson will open the season as the starting center Tuesday against Detroit, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Robinson was considered the favorite to start, and he officially wins the job for the season opener. He's had trouble staying healthy in the past, so it will be interesting to see how the minutes are divvied up between him and Neemias Queta.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: On track to play Tuesday
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Robinson (rest) is expected to play Tuesday versus Detroit.
Mitchell got the night off in Friday's 125-120 preseason overtime win over Philadelphia but is anticipated to suit up Tuesday against the Pistons to kick off the 2026-27 campaign. The 28-year-old, who signed with the Celtics during the offseason, spent his entire career with the Knicks since entering the NBA in 2018, averaging 7.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks over 23.4 minutes per contest in 397 regular-season games, including 215 starts. Mitchell has had issues staying healthy, and he's also not the most consistent offensive contributor. However, he's as good as it gets as a rebounder and shot-blocker.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Three rejections in preseason win
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Robinson produced 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks and an assist over 17 minutes in Wednesday's preseason win over the Hornets.
The longtime Knick got the start at center while Neemias Queta and Luka Garza both came off the bench, but it was Queta (24 minutes) who ended up seeing more court time on the night. How the Celtics split the center workload among the three will be a key storyline as the season begins, but Robinson likely won't see a heavy load as his new team tries to keep him healthy. Over 60 regular-season games in 2025-26, the most he'd played since 2021-22, as part of New York's title run, the 28-year-old averaged 5.7 points, 8.8 boards and 2.1 combined blocks and steals in 19.6 minutes a contest.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Ready for larger workload
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Robinson expressed confidence Monday that he's capable of handling a more consistent workload this season after focusing on his conditioning throughout the summer, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
"Definitely. I feel very confident in myself," Robinson said when asked whether he could play more minutes consistently. "I've been working on my body this whole summer. Figuring things out." Robinson averaged 5.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 19.6 minutes across 60 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Heading into training camp, he's expected to battle Neemias Queta for the starting center role.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: May be headed elsewhere this summer
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It could be a challenge for the Knicks to re-sign Robinson this summer, Ian Begley of SNY reports.
Knicks owner James Dolan vowed earlier this offseason to keep the team under the second apron, which will likely entail New York having to choose between re-signing either Robinson or Landry Shamet to remain under this salary cap. If Robinson winds up being the odd man out, Ariel Hukporti or Mohamed Diawara could be thrust into the primary backup center role behind Karl-Anthony Towns next season, unless New York were to swing a trade or make another addition to reinforce the center position.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Title-clinching board in Game 5 win
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Robinson closed Saturday's 94-90 victory over the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with two points (1-2 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 20 minutes.
Robinson's traditional box score numbers will not jump off the page, and his offensive limitations remained a glaring issue as he finished the championship series averaging just 3.6 points while shooting an abysmal 26.7 percent from the free-throw line. However, the 28-year-old center completely changed the complexion of Game 5 with his high-motor activity on the glass, pulling down 10 boards in just 20 minutes off the bench.None were more impactful than his final offensive rebound of the season. With the Knicks holding a slim lead and just 25 seconds remaining on the clock, Josh Hart missed a crucial free throw. Robinson immediately out-muscled the San Antonio frontcourt to snatch the live ball, resetting the possession and forcing the Spurs to foul again, effectively wrapping up the title for New York. Robinson closed a gritty postseason run averaging 5.6 rebounds (3.0 offensive) and 0.6 blocks in 13.4 minutes per game across the Finals, solidifying his role as the team's ultimate dirty-work specialist.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Listed available for Game 3
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Robinson (finger) is listed as available for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs on Monday.
Robinson continues to be listed on the injury report with his finger issue, but he's managed to play in both games of this series so far. In those outings, he averaged 4.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 13.5 minutes per contest.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Cleared to play in Game 2
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Robinson (finger) is available to play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Spurs on Friday.
Robinson was diagnosed with a fractured metacarpal in his right hand heading into the series. However, despite uncertainty regarding his availability, he was cleared to suit up for Game 1, finishing with two points and six rebounds across 13 minutes. Robinson will presumably carry an injury designation throughout the remainder of the NBA Finals, though he will likely continue playing through the issue assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks along the way.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Probable for Game 2
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Robinson (finger) is probable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus San Antonio on Friday.
Robinson is expected to play through a fractured right finger Friday, which he also did during New York's Game 1 win. The 28-year-old big man has averaged 5.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 14.1 minutes per contest through 14 games in the 2026 playoffs, shooting 72.5 percent from the field.
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Cleared to play in Game 1
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Robinson (finger) will play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus San Antonio on Wednesday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Robinson is dealing with a fractured metacarpal in his right hand, though it won't keep him off the floor to begin the series. The 28-year-old has averaged 5.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.6 blocks and 0.5 steals across 14.2 minutes throughout the postseason. Although Robinson hasn't seen consistent action during the playoffs, he may need to be more involved moving ahead if the Knicks have trouble keeping Victor Wembanyama and company off the glass.
