ew York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is quietly making waves early in the 2025-26 season, demonstrating his value in short bursts of action. In the team’s 137-114 home victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Robinson logged just 16 minutes yet collected eight points, ten rebounds and three blocks. ESPN.com+2ClutchPoints+2 Notably, he grabbed nine offensive rebounds during that stretch — matching the entire Timberwolves’ team total in that category. ClutchPoints
Robinson’s presence offers the Knicks a defensive anchor and rebounding machine despite his limited court time. According to recent analysis, he currently leads the league in offensive rebound percentage (30.2 %) and ranks second overall in total rebound percentage at 26.7 % — all while averaging only 16.3 minutes per game. Posting and Toasting
Team head coach Mike Brown expressed surprise at Robinson’s stat line, highlighting how his impact transcends raw numbers. “I thought Mitch had like nine blocks, I was shocked he only had three,” Brown noted post-game. ClutchPoints
At the same time, Robinson’s minutes remain tightly managed due to load-management considerations stemming from past ankle issues. ESPN.com+1 The Knicks appear content to utilize him in high-impact windows rather than heavy minutes, maintaining his freshness for the postseason push.
For Knicks fans and fantasy managers alike, Robinson remains a high-ceiling, low-availability asset: explosive when on the court, but unpredictable in availability. If he can stay healthy and continue producing in bursts, the Knicks’ frontcourt gets a meaningful boost — and the big man may finally get the consistent spotlight that his skills merit.
