Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks and Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers go after a loose ball during the second half in Game One of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 06, 2024 in New York City. Photo: AP
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Robinson’s surgery had not been publicly announced.
Robinson opted for the procedure after additional consideration by his surgeon and medical staff. The center had been ruled out last week with what was called a stress injury to the ankle.
The plan remains for Robinson to be evaluated again in six to eight weeks, the person told the AP.
It's the second surgery on the ankle this season for Robinson, who was the NBA's leader in offensive rebounding when he suffered a stress fracture in December. He returned late in the season as the backup to Isaiah Hartenstein, but was hurt again in the first round against Philadelphia and missed a game in that series.
The Knicks, battling a number of injuries, are tied 2-2 with the Indiana Pacers and host Game 5 on Tuesday.
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