Although no one but the league knows for sure, it is believed that Clifford Robinson's suspension is the result of a failed drug test, but Robinson says it's a mistake according to his agent. The agent, Brad Marshall says that Robinson had previously tested clean three times this season and "there is no way he would jeopardize the most important time of the season." He also says that they will pursue additional testing through an independent laboratory.
- Robinson says drug positive is false - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- No thanks to Robinson, Collins does all he can covering Shaq by himself - Steve Politi - Star-Ledger
- Uncle Cliffy betrayed his teammates - Adrian Wojnarowski - The Record
- Drug ban is way of Micheal Ray - Filip Bondy - New York Daily News
- Defense vs. Shaq is Now Cliff-Hanger - Jay Greenberg - New York Post