Celtics Sign Mitchell Robinson to $47.4M Deal

Mitchell Robinson, who helped lead the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in decades, has agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal marks a significant move for the 26-year-old center, who spent the 2022-23 season with the Knicks after being acquired in a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans in 2022. The Celtics’ acquisition of Robinson underscores their pursuit of defensive versatility and rim protection as they aim to build on their 2023 Eastern Conference finals run.

The Knicks, having secured a title, opted to prioritize cap flexibility by allowing Robinson to depart, while the Celtics added a mobile, shot-blocking presence to complement their core of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Robinson’s contract includes a player option for the third season, granting him flexibility as he enters the prime of his career. The Celtics’ decision to commit to a defensive anchor like Robinson reflects