Getty New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson battles San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama for a rebound during the 2026 NBA Finals. The veteran center has emerged as a top free-agent target for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers ‘ pursuit of Mitchell Robinson may have become significantly more complicated. After weeks of being linked to the New York Knicks center as a potential answer to their long-standing need for a defensive anchor alongside Luka Dončić , the Lakers now