Mitchell Robinson was cleared Saturday after being marked day-to-day a day earlier, according to the injury report. He is on track to be available when the Celtics visit the Pistons on Tuesday.
What happened
The injury report listed Mitchell Robinson as cleared on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 3:50 p.m. ET, removing the day-to-day tag attached to him on Friday. No detail was given for either listing, and the report carried no additional comment. This marks the second clearance in a week: Robinson was also cleared from day-to-day on Oct. 10, after an earlier day-to-day entry on Oct. 8 for an undisclosed, unspecified issue.
What it means for the Celtics
Boston's record is 0-0, with the 2026-27 season not yet underway, so there is no with-or-without split to draw on. The Celtics next play at the Pistons on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC/Peacock. Last season Robinson appeared in 60 games, averaging 19.6 minutes, 5.7 points and 8.8 rebounds. When he is off the floor, Neemias Queta (25.3 minutes, 10.2 points) and Nikola Vucevic (21.1 minutes, 9.7 points) have logged the minutes at center.
What to watch
There is no expected return date attached to this clearance; none has been announced. The next injury report will show whether Robinson's status holds through Tuesday's game at Detroit. Boston's injury report also lists Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta and Payton Pritchard as day-to-day for rest, so their availability for the same game is worth tracking alongside Robinson's.
Is Mitchell Robinson playing at Pistons?
He was cleared on the injury report Saturday, Oct. 17, after being day-to-day the day before, putting him on track to be available for Boston's game at Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
When will Mitchell Robinson be back?
He already has been cleared as of Saturday's report. No expected return date was needed or announced beyond that clearance.