Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson expected to miss 8-to-10 weeks after ankle surgery

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will be re-evaluated in eight-to-10 weeks after undergoing surgery on his left ankle, the team announced.

Robinson, 25, is 7-foot-0 and is averaging 6.2 points and 10.3 rebounds in 21 games. He is also the team’s top shot-blocking presence.

So it’s obviously a big blow to the Knicks, who enter Monday night at 12-9 and in a tie for seventh place in the Eastern Conference with the rival Brooklyn Nets.

As we relayed previously, the Knicks have been calling around and letting opposing teams know they’re on the lookout for a star. It’s not known if the Robinson will speed up — or hinder — that process.

Without Robinson, the Knicks will have to rely more heavily on backup centers Isaiah Hartenstein and Jericho Sims.