Mitchell Robinson Plans to Play Game 1 of the NBA Finals Despite Broken Pinky

2 months ago

Mitchell Robinson Plans to Play Game 1 of the NBA Finals Despite Broken Pinky

Robinson has undergone surgery on his broken right pinky finger and plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday while wearing a brace, per Shams Charania. Robinson averaged 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks as backup center off the Knicks' bench this season. New York awaits the winner of the Thunder-Spurs Game 7 on Saturday.

By Adit Pujari

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Cavs GM Mike Gansey Agrees to Become 76ers President of Basketball Operations

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Cavs GM Mike Gansey Agrees to Become 76ers President of Basketball Operations

Gansey is leaving Cleveland to become the 76ers' new President of Basketball Operations, replacing Daryl Morey who was fired after six seasons, per Shams Charania. Bob Myers, the four-time Warriors championship architect, led the search and will work closely with Gansey, who joined Cleveland's front office in 2011 and served as GM since 2022.

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Jalen Williams Ruled Out for WCF Game 7

Williams, who has suffered from a left hamstring strain, has now been ruled out for WCF game 7, per Shams Charania. J-Dub, who returned for WCF game 6, seems to have aggravated his left hamstring injury. He appeared for just 10 short minutes in WCF game 6, dropping 1 point, 1 rebound, and 2 turnovers in that time.

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