No News on Mitchell Robinson So Far Is Good News for Knicks
No News on Mitchell Robinson So Far Is Good News for Knicks
Silence could be a good thing...Isaiah De Los Santos|
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New York KnicksThe free agency floodgates have officially opened, and there was no shortage of deals involving centers on Tuesday. However, none of those agreements included the Knicks or big man Mitchell Robinson.
While there has been buzz connecting New York to some centers who are available, the team didn't make a move there on Day 1. Likewise, despite reports of Robinson having a robust market, he didn't quickly cash in on Tuesday.
Now, this sets up a different reality than many who follow the Knicks were bracing for—and it's a positive one for New York.
Lack of Mitchell Robinson news could hint at Knicks working to bring him back
Update: At 11:30 a.m. ET, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Robinson is signing with the Celtics on a three-year, $47.4 million deal. Our original story follows below.
Free agent center Mitchell Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million deal to sign with the Boston Celtics, with a player option in third season, sources tell ESPN. Robinson departs the Knicks after serving a key role on the historic championship team. pic.twitter.com/tl3R6nlU1m
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
The most anticipated outcome on Tuesday was that Robinson, with no shortage of suitors, secured a huge payday from a center-needy team. He's clearly one of the best at his position in a free agent class that lacks many big names, so that should make him a rich man.
Yet, Robinson remains unsigned on Wednesday. Though more sought-after free agents sometimes take a little longer to sign as they weigh their options, this case feels a bit different given the context.
Robinson has watched Robert Williams (three years, $44 million), Zach Collins (two years, $17 million), Jock Landale (one year, $14 million), Jusuf Nurkic (two years, $22 million), Al Horford (two years, $14 million), Mark Williams (three years, $38 million), Isaiah Hartenstein (three years, $75 million) and Day'Ron Sharpe (two years, $20 million) all get paid between re-signings and the early hours of free agency.
Many of those players are in a comparable tier, or even below him. While that thins the pack, it also means there are fewer landing spots for a highly paid big like Robinson.
Now, Robinson could be waiting for a huge domino to fall like Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren. The Lakers are reportedly in the mix for both, and Los Angeles is also one of Robinson's rumored landing spots. The Celtics are another threat to poach Robinson, but they're sorting out their Jaylen Brown trade drama, which could be delaying their efforts to improve at center.
"Early talk regarding Los Angeles is that they are prepared to offer [Mitchell] Robinson a long-term deal that would hold an annual average value around the mid-level exception, sources said."
— KnicksFeed & the Big Steppers (@knickzfeed) June 27, 2026
- @BrettSiegelNBA on Lakers potential offer to Mitch https://t.co/yZIFNYHTS3 pic.twitter.com/AgYbLLgHIe
But if Robinson's sole mission was to get the best deal possible, that would probably mean cashing in during the early rush of free agency, rather than waiting and letting teams talk themselves out of splurging.
As a result, it's fair to wonder if the holdup for Robinson isn't deciding on which outside team to sign with, but instead giving the Knicks a chance to bring him back. While New York can't throw a massive bag at him because they are trying to stay below the second apron, it can deal bench players like Miles McBride and Pacôme Dadiet to free up an extra $7 million.
With Jose Alvarado and Landry Shamet both returning, the Knicks have already secured the two bench players who stepped up the most during their title run. That makes McBride, who's also now on an expiring deal and set for an expensive pay raise, expendable in a time of need to get the impactful Robinson back.
Of course, as the reigning champs, New York likely doesn't have many friends around the league happy to help take on some salary so the team can re-sign one of its top contributors. So that may be what is also adding to the silence on Robinson, as Leon Rose could be trying to wheel and deal behind the scenes to come up with enough funds to pay the big man.
Robinson's return to the Knicks still seems closer to a pipe dream than reality. But it's at least inching toward a possibility as the eight-year pro sees possible landing spots come off of the board.
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ISAIAH DE LOS SANTOSIsaiah De Los Santos has been in sports media for 10 years, most recently joining OnSI to cover the New York Knicks, New York Jets and New York Yankees. Previous stops for Isaiah include FanSided, SB Nation and SLAM.
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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.'
