The Knicks’ post-NBA Cup hangover has been rough - and that might be putting it lightly. After riding high with a midseason trophy, New York has hit a wall, dropping games and losing rhythm at the worst possible time.
The turning point? Jalen Brunson’s ankle sprain on Jan.
- Without their floor general, the Knicks have looked out of sync on both ends, and the losses are starting to pile up.
The turbulence hasn’t stopped there. Head coach Mike Brown added some fuel to the fire last week with pointed comments about Karl-Anthony Towns - not exactly the kind of public messaging that settles a locker room. And just when fans thought things couldn’t get more chaotic, Mitchell Robinson stirred the pot with a cryptic Facebook post that simply read “Farewell” followed by a heart emoji.
Naturally, Knicks fans - already on edge - braced for the worst. Was Robinson hinting at a trade?
Expressing frustration? Signaling something deeper?
Given the team’s second three-plus-game losing streak in as many weeks, the timing of the post didn’t exactly inspire confidence.
But according to those close to the situation, there’s no reason to panic. The post wasn’t basketball-related, and insiders chalked it up to “Mitch being Mitch.”
Knicks fans can exhale - at least for now. Robinson has a history of posting puzzling messages on social media, and this seems to be another entry in that playbook.
On the court, Robinson remains a key piece for New York, even if his numbers don’t jump off the stat sheet. He’s averaging 4.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in just under 20 minutes per game - a steady presence in the paint for a team that desperately needs some defensive stability right now. With Brunson sidelined and chemistry still in flux, Robinson’s rebounding and rim protection are more important than ever.
At 25-17, the Knicks are still in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, but the margin for error is getting slimmer. Monday night’s matchup against the visiting Dallas Mavericks (17-26) offers a chance to reset and regroup. If New York wants to regain its footing, it starts with getting back to basics - defending, rebounding, and finding some offensive rhythm without their star point guard.
And as for Mitchell Robinson? As long as he’s crashing the glass and anchoring the defense, fans can probably let the Facebook posts slide.