The knicks offered him a $2.9 million qualifying offer. The best we can offer him is a $1.99 million LLE, probably for two years with a player option for the same amount on the second year. Why wouldn't New York match that? It's cheaper for them to match than the qualifying offer and they know Robinson will opt out for RFA anyways.
There is very little chance Robinson comes here unless it's for a decent sign and trade with years attached and we simultaneously ship expiring contracts for Robinson and a Knick horrible contract like Jared Jefferies. I just can't see that Robinson and Jeffries are better for this team than House, Scal, T Allen, and Giddens. At the deadline you are bound to be able to get a better package for a package House, Scal, T Allen, and Giddens than Jeffries and Robinson. I think.