Back on Dec. 8, when Mitchell Robinson had to come out of the game against Boston because of an injured ankle, both he and coach Tom Thibodeau said this wasn't serious, with Robinson adding, "It's nothing crazy." Then, it was announced he would need surgery and would be re-evaluated in a couple of months (likely around the All-Star break).
Now comes word the Knicks have applied for the Disabled Player Exception, meaning he is expected to miss the rest of the season. Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the news.
The New York Knicks have applied to the NBA for a Disabled Player Exception worth $7.