Knicks receive: Isaiah Stewart, two future second-round picks Detroit Pistons receive: Mitchell Robinson, Miles McBride and a 2025 first-round pick (via Detroit) Moving on from Robinson will only happen if the Knicks are growing impatient with his lack of availability and want to try and add someone who could be a potential difference-maker.

Mitchell Robinson ’s absence until December or January will be a blessing in disguise for the Knicks, says one NBA analyst. Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins believes Robinson’s absence will allow coach Tom Thibodeau to play Julius Randle as a small-ball five man, meaning the Knicks can play a more uptempo style while Robinson is out.