Mitchell Robinson Ruled Out for Knicks vs. Jazz with Hamstring Injury

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will miss at least one game because of a hamstring injury. 

The team announced that Robinson is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Utah Jazz due to a sore left hamstring.

Coming off a solid rookie season, Robinson has followed it up with another strong showing in 2019-20. The center is averaging 9.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game while only playing 23.0 minutes per contest. 

The 7-footer has missed four games this season, including three due to a concussion he suffered against the Detroit Pistons on Nov. 6. 

Things haven't gone well in New York this season with a 19-42 record, third-worst in the Eastern Conference. 

Robinson is one of the few players on the roster who figures to be an integral part of the Knicks' future. The 21-year-old doesn't play a lot of minutes, but he makes his time on the floor count. His block rate is seventh-best in the league.

Until Robinson can return, interim head coach Mike Miller will turn to Bobby Portis and Taj Gibson to protect the paint.