NBA champion Mitchell Robinson reportedly agrees to 3-year, $47.4M deal with Celtics
Dan DevineSenior writerWed, July 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM UTC·5 min readMitchell Robinson has reportedly agreed to a 3-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN's Shams Charania — a lucrative new deal for one of the best backup big men and premier rebounders in the sport.
Robinson has averaged 7.5 points, 8 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 0.9 steals in 23.4 minutes per game across eight pro seasons. He is one of just three players in NBA history to shoot at least 70% from the field for his career in more than 5,000 minutes played, joining fellow centers Robert Williams III and Daniel Gafford.
AdvertisementAdvertisementA five-star prep prospect, Robinson withdrew his commitment to Western Kentucky to focus fully on preparing for the pros. The New York Knicks selected the 7-footer in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, and he quickly impressed in limited minutes on lousy Knicks teams, showing flashes of elite traits as a shot-blocker, lob threat and interior finisher, setting an NBA record for the highest shooting percentage in a single season when he shot 74.2% from the field in 2019-20.
When the Knicks hired Tom Thibodeau in 2020, Robinson became an increasingly important piece of the new head coach's puzzle on both ends. His rim protection helped elevate New York into the top 10 in defensive efficiency, and his development into perhaps the NBA's best offensive rebounder played an integral role in the Knicks winning the possession battle night after night.
Along with Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, and later Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein, Donte DiVincenzo and OG Anunoby, Robinson helped re-establish the sort of rugged, physical identity that Knicks teams had lacked for years. That identity was on full display in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs, when New York bullied the Cleveland Cavaliers in a five-game romp that saw the Knicks dominate the glass and the paint, with Robinson telling reporters that he could see Cleveland's players getting shook at the prospect of venturing inside:
As impactful as he can be when he's on the court, the 28-year-old has spent a ton of time on the shelf over the years, topping 70 games just once in eight seasons and being limited to fewer than 40 games three times. In recent years, those injury absences mostly stemmed from problems with his left ankle, which he injured during a December 2023 meeting with the Boston Celtics, requiring a procedure initially expected to keep him out for eight to 10 weeks. The Knicks later revised their projection, expecting Robinson to miss the rest of the season; instead, he returned to the team in late March, helping New York finish off its first 50-win campaign in more than a decade and knock off the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2024 playoffs.
AdvertisementAdvertisementDuring that series, though, Robinson reaggravated the injury after Sixers superstar Joel Embiid pulled him down on a layup attempt:
A visibly hobbled Robinson finished the Philly series, but missed the final six games of New York's second-round defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. He underwent surgery to repair a stress reaction in that left ankle and missed the first four months of the 2024-25 season, coming back in time for the stretch run and playing a key role in the Knicks' first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 25 years with his combination of bruising offensive rebounding and high-level interior defense.
After falling short against Indiana again, the Knicks fired Thibodeau and replaced him with Mike Brown, who implemented a load-management plan that kept Robinson out of back-to-back sets and kept his minutes down. The move paid dividends, as Robinson played more games and minutes than he had in the previous two seasons combined, and made significant contributions as part of a deep, talented second unit. Robinson played a key role in the Knicks' NBA Cup victory over the San Antonio Spurs in December …
… and had several big moments in New York's run to the NBA championship, including critical late-game stops and rebounds over Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Finals:
The longest-tenured Knick, Robinson said that being able to come through with those plays on the biggest stage of all and raise the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy was a "dream come true."
AdvertisementAdvertisement"I have been here when we had won 17 games, we won [54] games, and to finally be able to get it done in 2026 after all the journey I've been on with the team and stuff like that, it's just been amazing," he said. "This is an amazing feeling. I'm pretty sure every basketball player want to feel like this, and we got it."
And now, he's got even more — a sizable bag to throw in the back of one of his big, big trucks.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
