The New York Knicks are facing a setback in their pursuit of a Disabled Player Exception (DPE) after center Mitchell Robinson’s ankle injury, initially believed to be season-ending.
Despite the severity of the setback, the NBA, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, has denied the Knicks a $7.8 million DPE. The league is optimistic about Robinson’s potential return from ankle surgery, anticipating his comeback in the latter part of the regular season.
This decision puts the Knicks in a unique position as they await the return of one of the league’s premier defensive centers.
