Mitchell Robinson returns to practice in massive Knicks injury surprise
NY Post
DENVER — Out for more than three months following ankle surgery, Mitchell Robinson returned to full practice Wednesday but “has got to go through contact for a while” before returning to play, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said.
It was an encouraging update after 47 missed games and a long stretch of uncertainty surrounding Robinson’s injury — which included concerns he would miss the season — and Thibodeau called Wednesday “a good day” for the 25-year-old.
Robinson had previously been working on the court but was not cleared for contact.
“It wasn’t an extended [practice], obviously. But he did shooting. He did offense, defense, script,” Thibodeau said.
Asked if there’s a timeline for his return to games, Thibodeau said, “He’s got to go through contact for a while. So then he’s got to get cleared by the doctor.”
Though Thibodeau wouldn’t commit to a rotation when Robinson returns, the coach indicated he would keep Isaiah Hartenstein as the starter.
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