New reporting says Knicks center Mitchell Robinson revealed the cause and timing of a hand injury shortly before the NBA Finals. According to The Athletic, Robinson underwent surgery on the right pinkie in the days leading up to Game 1. Despite the procedure, he does not miss the championship run and instead appears in all five games of the Knicks’ run to the title. Yahoo Sports also reports that Robinson explains the nature of his finger injury and frames his decision to play through it during the Finals run. Across both accounts, the core details are that Robinson has a finger/pinkie injury, he receives treatment in the immediate lead-up to the Finals, and he continues to compete at the highest level without sitting out games. The reports also align in describing his role as important to the Knicks during their championship path, while keeping the focus on his injury disclosure and availability for games rather than on any broader controversy or additional medical specifics.