Mitchell Robinson's Trade Value

[JayTWill]

Mitch just came off of a healthy playoff stretch where he showed he is still an elite rebounder. New York held him out most of the season to make sure he was 100% recovered from injury last postseason. He is much lighter this year but he still has a significant injury history while heading into the last year of his deal for $12.9M at the age of 27.

I don't see him as a full time starter that will give you 30-35 minutes per game but a good option as a 20-25 minute player as a spot starter/bench big. Are there any teams that would have interest in his services and what would a team be willing to give up for him or a package including the Wizard's top 8 protected 2026 pick and possibly a young player or 2?

In my ideal world the Knicks would be able to get a 2 way 3 and D 4 with some rim protection and ability to guard up or down a position at times to move OG back down to the 3 as a perimeter defender and Hart to the bench but the Knicks may not have the assets to get that player in a package with Mitch so maybe there are some teams that would be willing to give up a draft pick where the Knicks can gamble on finding the type of player I am looking for.

They could then look for a cheaper back up 5 since i'm not sure Hukporti is ready to take on that role and possibly another ballhandler for the 2nd unit if Kolek is not ready for that role.

[Mavrelous]

I think he's underpaid for his production if fully healthy, but he's rarely available.

[babyjax13]

Hachimura?

[scoobs07]

Mitch just came off of a healthy playoff stretch where he showed he is still an elite rebounder. New York held him out most of the season to make sure he was 100% recovered from injury last postseason. He is much lighter this year but he still has a significant injury history while heading into the last year of his deal for $12.9M at the age of 27.

I don't see him as a full time starter that will give you 30-35 minutes per game but a good option as a 20-25 minute player as a spot starter/bench big. Are there any teams that would have interest in his services and what would a team be willing to give up for him or a package including the Wizard's top 8 protected 2026 pick and possibly a young player or 2?

In my ideal world the Knicks would be able to get a 2 way 3 and D 4 with some rim protection and ability to guard up or down a position at times to move OG back down to the 3 as a perimeter defender and Hart to the bench but the Knicks may not have the assets to get that player in a package with Mitch so maybe there are some teams that would be willing to give up a draft pick where the Knicks can gamble on finding the type of player I am looking for.

They could then look for a cheaper back up 5 since i'm not sure Hukporti is ready to take on that role and possibly another ballhandler for the 2nd unit if Kolek is not ready for that role.

That's a very specific player that you are looking for. Lakers have two 4's that are available. I'm not saying he is great or anything but, Mexi Kleber is a stretch 4/5, who has a career DBPM of 0.4 and a career 1.4 blocks per 36 minutes. He's 33 now though, and coming off injury. The deal would have to be something like Kleber + Milton + 2028 pick swap for Robinson. Rui isn't as good of a defender or rim protector as Kleber, but he is a great shooter. He makes more money though, so Knicks would have to ad another contract, like McBride.

[Astaluego]

I would keep him, the Knicks need a defensive center, considering the financial limitations and MR's low salary I think it would be very difficult for them to replace him and you will need a similar archetype to accompany Towns.

[Astaluego]

Mitch just came off of a healthy playoff stretch where he showed he is still an elite rebounder. New York held him out most of the season to make sure he was 100% recovered from injury last postseason. He is much lighter this year but he still has a significant injury history while heading into the last year of his deal for $12.9M at the age of 27.

I don't see him as a full time starter that will give you 30-35 minutes per game but a good option as a 20-25 minute player as a spot starter/bench big. Are there any teams that would have interest in his services and what would a team be willing to give up for him or a package including the Wizard's top 8 protected 2026 pick and possibly a young player or 2?

In my ideal world the Knicks would be able to get a 2 way 3 and D 4 with some rim protection and ability to guard up or down a position at times to move OG back down to the 3 as a perimeter defender and Hart to the bench but the Knicks may not have the assets to get that player in a package with Mitch so maybe there are some teams that would be willing to give up a draft pick where the Knicks can gamble on finding the type of player I am looking for.

They could then look for a cheaper back up 5 since i'm not sure Hukporti is ready to take on that role and possibly another ballhandler for the 2nd unit if Kolek is not ready for that role.

That's a very specific player that you are looking for. Lakers have two 4's that are available. I'm not saying he is great or anything but, Mexi Kleber is a stretch 4/5, who has a career DBPM of 0.4 and a career 1.4 blocks per 36 minutes. He's 33 now though, and coming off injury. The deal would have to be something like Kleber + Milton + 2028 pick swap for Robinson. Rui isn't as good of a defender or rim protector as Kleber, but he is a great shooter. He makes more money though, so Knicks would have to ad another contract, like McBride.

the Lakers owe their 27th/29th picks (Jazz/Mavs), so they can't send the 28th (correct me if I'm wrong).. Robinson/Mcbridge for Hachimura?? I think the LAKERS owe them value there.. add Tucker/Knecht, does that close the gap?.. Maybe DFS/Knecht for Tucker/Robinson/Mcbridge?

[JayTWill]

I would keep him, the Knicks need a defensive center, considering the financial limitations and MR's low salary I think it would be very difficult for them to replace him and you will need a similar archetype to accompany Towns.

Yeah but with Mitch only averaging 21 mpg in the postseason KAT was still out there at the 5 most of the time. Then Thibs finally started them together when the Knicks fell behind in the Pacers series but it forced Mitch to play longer stretches to keep a 5 on the court at all times and you could see fatigue start to kick in. There were also some disadvantages of trying to have 2 bigs on the court trying to keep up with the Pacers ball movement but Mitch is clearly a game changer on the glass.

I have been entertaining the idea of just playing KAT at the 5 with a better and bigger defender in place of Hart and maybe swapping a package involving an underutilized point guard like Kolek for an underutilized backup big like Goga that can bring some of things Mitch does at a cheaper price.

[scoobs07]

Mitch just came off of a healthy playoff stretch where he showed he is still an elite rebounder. New York held him out most of the season to make sure he was 100% recovered from injury last postseason. He is much lighter this year but he still has a significant injury history while heading into the last year of his deal for $12.9M at the age of 27.

I don't see him as a full time starter that will give you 30-35 minutes per game but a good option as a 20-25 minute player as a spot starter/bench big. Are there any teams that would have interest in his services and what would a team be willing to give up for him or a package including the Wizard's top 8 protected 2026 pick and possibly a young player or 2?

In my ideal world the Knicks would be able to get a 2 way 3 and D 4 with some rim protection and ability to guard up or down a position at times to move OG back down to the 3 as a perimeter defender and Hart to the bench but the Knicks may not have the assets to get that player in a package with Mitch so maybe there are some teams that would be willing to give up a draft pick where the Knicks can gamble on finding the type of player I am looking for.

They could then look for a cheaper back up 5 since i'm not sure Hukporti is ready to take on that role and possibly another ballhandler for the 2nd unit if Kolek is not ready for that role.

That's a very specific player that you are looking for. Lakers have two 4's that are available. I'm not saying he is great or anything but, Mexi Kleber is a stretch 4/5, who has a career DBPM of 0.4 and a career 1.4 blocks per 36 minutes. He's 33 now though, and coming off injury. The deal would have to be something like Kleber + Milton + 2028 pick swap for Robinson. Rui isn't as good of a defender or rim protector as Kleber, but he is a great shooter. He makes more money though, so Knicks would have to ad another contract, like McBride.

the Lakers owe their 27th/29th picks (Jazz/Mavs), so they can't send the 28th (correct me if I'm wrong).. Robinson/Mcbridge for Hachimura?? I think the LAKERS owe them value there.. add Tucker/Knecht, does that close the gap?.. Maybe DFS/Knecht for Tucker/Robinson/Mcbridge?

The Lakers can't trade the 28 pick, but they can do a pick swap. Why do you think the Lakers owe the Knicks value here? Rui is a starting NBA power forward. and is still only 27. Robinson and McBride are solid role player back-ups. Then Lakers ad a swap. It's a pretty solid deal as is.

[spree8]

That's a very specific player that you are looking for. Lakers have two 4's that are available. I'm not saying he is great or anything but, Mexi Kleber is a stretch 4/5, who has a career DBPM of 0.4 and a career 1.4 blocks per 36 minutes. He's 33 now though, and coming off injury. The deal would have to be something like Kleber + Milton + 2028 pick swap for Robinson. Rui isn't as good of a defender or rim protector as Kleber, but he is a great shooter. He makes more money though, so Knicks would have to ad another contract, like McBride.

the Lakers owe their 27th/29th picks (Jazz/Mavs), so they can't send the 28th (correct me if I'm wrong).. Robinson/Mcbridge for Hachimura?? I think the LAKERS owe them value there.. add Tucker/Knecht, does that close the gap?.. Maybe DFS/Knecht for Tucker/Robinson/Mcbridge?

The Lakers can't trade the 28 pick, but they can do a pick swap. Why do you think the Lakers owe the Knicks value here? Rui is a starting NBA power forward. and is still only 27. Robinson and McBride are solid role player back-ups. Then Lakers ad a swap. It's a pretty solid deal as is.

Mitch (one of the best ORB’ers ever and top rim protector) n Deuce (one of the better 3&D POA defenders in the L) are very important to this team and on friendly deals to say the least. I wouldn’t touch either of those trades, and highly doubt the FO would either.

Also, Mitch has been our starting center when healthy since Thibs arrived. He was out this season after Embiid did him dirty in the PO, and Thibs is on record saying “our starting center has been out”…Thibs didn’t insert him back into the starting lineup until the Pacers series because he typically doesn’t like making big changes like that late in the season and Mitch had to get back into game shape.

Many also believed we should’ve been starting Deuce all season next to Jalen. It would’ve taken Mikal off POA to guarding the wing, and would’ve made us a true 5-out starting lineup and limited doubles on Jalen.

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[scoobs07]

the Lakers owe their 27th/29th picks (Jazz/Mavs), so they can't send the 28th (correct me if I'm wrong).. Robinson/Mcbridge for Hachimura?? I think the LAKERS owe them value there.. add Tucker/Knecht, does that close the gap?.. Maybe DFS/Knecht for Tucker/Robinson/Mcbridge?

The Lakers can't trade the 28 pick, but they can do a pick swap. Why do you think the Lakers owe the Knicks value here? Rui is a starting NBA power forward. and is still only 27. Robinson and McBride are solid role player back-ups. Then Lakers ad a swap. It's a pretty solid deal as is.

Mitch (one of the best ORB’ers ever and top rim protector) n Deuce (one of the better 3&D POA defenders in the L) are very important to this team and on friendly deals to say the least. I wouldn’t touch either of those trades, and highly doubt the FO would either.

Also, Mitch has been our starting center when healthy since Thibs arrived. He was out this season after Embiid did him dirty in the PO, and Thibs is on record saying “our starting center has been out”…Thibs didn’t insert him back into the starting lineup until the Pacers series because he typically doesn’t like making big changes like that late in the season and Mitch had to get back into game shape.

Many also believed we should’ve been starting Deuce all season next to Jalen. It would’ve taken Mikal off POA to guarding the wing, and would’ve made us a true 5-out starting lineup and limited doubles on Jalen.

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I hear you. You guys love Deuce. We don't see him on a regular basis, so i get it. Kind of like how most fans feel about their favorite role players that the rest of the league under rates.

[longfellow44]

I could see Isaac from Orlando being a good trade fit. Neither player can be relied upon to stay healthy so the value seems right even if the fit for Orlando might not work.

[facothomas22]

I don't see Mitchell Robinson being able to land anything of value until he proves he can stay healthy for a significant period of time. Maybe they can land a 1st round pick or a decent young prospect if they're willing to take a bad contract. Other than that, the Knicks best option is to keep him and hope for better health before thinking about trading him.

[Karmaloop]

A bag of potato chips. But on a more serious note, until he proves he can stay healthy he isn’t worth much more than a matching expiring contract and some SRPs without any real upside.

[MoreyWins]

A bag of potato chips. But on a more serious note, until he proves he can stay healthy he isn’t worth much more than a matching expiring contract and some SRPs without any real upside.

If you have a team that can afford to load manage him all season then he's more than worth the gamble

[mademan]

Far more on court value than trade value, as can be seen by this thread. A 2nd rounder or a 1st round swap dont serve the Knicks needs.

[cgf]

Far more on court value than trade value, as can be seen by this thread. A 2nd rounder or a 1st round swap dont serve the Knicks needs.

Yeah. Especially given what a bargain he's signed too.

[zimpy27]

A Rui for Mitch swap could make sense.

Ultimately Knicks likely keep Mitch

[Jose7]

One of the few pieces the Knicks can move this offseason.. Likely wont be able to retrain him long term @ 4/96

Think Mitch can fetch a good trade back. Looks healthiest hes been in years. Clearly best offensive rebounder in the sport. May be perceived to anchor a defense for C needy teams.

Knicks should look for wing help or draft pick capital in return.

[tacos]

Neutral value in my understanding is an expiring with no playing value.... so i would put him at just slightly positive value as has a use on the basketball court when healthy

[spree8]

A bag of potato chips. But on a more serious note, until he proves he can stay healthy he isn’t worth much more than a matching expiring contract and some SRPs without any real upside.

Didn’t your team trade a lot more than that for a less accomplished center with injury concerns who’s missed more time and eventually failed the physical?