New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson (23) defends a shot by Indiana Pacers' Isaiah Jackson (22) during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York. The Knicks won 121-117. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) AP

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson did not travel with the team for the Tuesday start of training camp in Charleston, South Carolina, per SNY's

Anthony Towns trade landscape, discussions have emerged around potentially trading Mitchell Robinson. While Towns offers offensive firepower, the idea of parting with Robinson could create more problems than it solves.

After an impressive offseason that saw the New York Knicks pull off two massive blockbuster trades, acquiring Mikal Bridges and Karl Anthony Towns, this team is clearly all-in on a possible NBA championship run.

One of the primary causes for concern for the New York Knicks heading into the 2024-25 NBA season is their fortitude at center. That's what followers of the

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 hasn’t fully recovered from his May foot surgery and is targeting a December-January return, a league source confirmed Monday. The Knicks, according to a source, are being careful not to rush Robinson back until he’s 100 percent healthy, meaning it could be a longer absence depending on the 26-year-old’s recovery.