Robinson anchors the Knicks’ interior defense as the presumed starting anchor if healthy. Brown’s jumbo frontcourt could preserve his rim-protecting role, though Towns’ floor-spacing may modify how Robinson is deployed. Robinson’s health is the key: a full-season presence keeps the defense elite and unlocks more aggressive rotations for the wings.

Robinson's return is framed as a potential anchor for defense and rebounding, especially with the Knicks' emphasis on lineup diversity. His health and minutes will shape the frontcourt rotation, with upside if he remains on the floor for significant minutes and offensive treatment improves.

Robinson’s ankle injuries made Theis insurance a talking point for the Knicks. Robinson's health remains the dominant fantasy variable, dictating frontcourt minutes and lineup flexibility. Theis' and Tucker's interest and signing shift the rotation, but Robinson’s availability will largely determine Knicks’ ceiling, with Tucker offering defensive versatility and Robinson providing the core fantasy value when healthy.

Robinson’s extension is a potential gatekeeper for the Knicks’ second-apron calculus. Extending him could push the team into a stricter cap tier, complicating post-deal moves, while keeping him could anchor the defense and rebounding but limit financial flexibility.

Mitchell Robinson is at the center of extension discussions that would place the Knicks into the second apron, shaping their 26-27 season planning. His defensive impact and rebounding are the backbone of the Knicks’ frontline, but an extension could complicate the cap and limit external upgrades. The discussion frames Robinson as a pivotal piece whose future affects both the roster’s ceiling and fantasy projections.