Houston Rockets Sign Recent Miami Heat Player For NBA Summer League

The Houston Rockets have announced their NBA Summer League roster.

Dec 25, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson (25) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports / Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Robinson is coming off his second season playing for the Miami Heat.

He finished the year with averages of 2.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field in 36 games (seven starts).

Earlier this week, Miami waived Robinson, so he is now a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the league.

Via Keith Smith of Spotrac: "Orlando Robinson cleared waivers today and is now an unrestricted free agent."

Orlando Robinson cleared waivers today and is now an unrestricted free agent.

— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 9, 2024

While Robinson is still available, he has joined the Houston Rockets for NBA Summer League.

Via The Houston Rockets on July 9: "The Summer League Mini-Camp roster is here! 👀

Let the countdown to Vegas begin."

The Summer League Mini-Camp roster is here! 👀
 
Let the countdown to Vegas begin. pic.twitter.com/hXTf7WIwi6

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) July 9, 2024

Robinson went undrafted in 2022.

He has appeared in 67 total NBA games (eight starts) for Miami.

Dec 14, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) greets Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson (25) before the game against the Chicago Bulls at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports / Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Robinson is coming off an excellent year in the G League.

He finished with averages of 24.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.3 blocks per contest while shooting 57.5% from the field and 37.5% from the three-point range in nine regular season games.

At just 24, Robinson will be an intriguing player for a lot of teams.

Orlando Robinson was an absolute nightmare for the Hustle in the Force win Tuesday night 💪

25 PTS | 12 REB | 12-15 FG | +22 +/- pic.twitter.com/C6jVyK42oN

— Sioux Falls Skyforce (@SFSkyforce) March 20, 2024

As for the Rockets, they are one of the most fascinating teams in the NBA.

They finished the 2023-24 season as the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 41-41 record.

While the Rockets have been unable to make the NBA playoffs since 2020, they have a roster that is filled with young and veteran players.