Kings Sign Center Orlando Robinson to One-Year Deal

The Sacramento Kings add a 24-year-old big man in free agency.

Feb 11, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson (25) dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

The Sacramento Kings made a roster addition on Wednesday, signing 24-year-old center Orlando Robinson to a one-year deal, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports. 

Free agent center Orlando Robinson has agreed on a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/tEw6RmwMPj

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 24, 2024

After releasing center JaVale McGee to free agency earlier in the summer, the Kings now have three centers on the roster. Robinson will compete with veteran Alex Len for backup minutes behind All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis. 

In two seasons with the Miami Heat, the seven-foot Robinson averaged 3.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 67 games. He boasted career shooting splits of 51.6/38.1/73.2 in limited minutes. 

However, earlier this month playing for the Houston Rockets in the Las Vegas Summer League, Robinson shined. In five games, Robinson averaged 14.2 points, 9.4 rebounds (fifth-best at the Summer League), 1.6 assists, and one steal in 23.5 minutes per game. 

A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Robinson attended Fresno State from 2019 to 2022. Robinson was named to Second-Team All-Mountain West as a sophomore and First-Team All-Mountain West as a junior. 

A 4️⃣0️⃣ piece for Orlando Robinson! 😤

The @SFSkyforce star recorded a career-high, 41 PTS & 13 REB tonight leading the Skyforce in their WIN against the Squadron! pic.twitter.com/WcRJ4U0wiE

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 6, 2024

After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, the Heat signed Robinson to a two-way contract. Robinson spent parts of his rookie season with the Heat and the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League. In July 2023, the Heat signed Robinson to a two-year contract, but earlier this month he was waived.

The financial details of the deal have not yet been disclosed. The Sacramento Kings have one remaining roster spot. The NBA regular season begins in October.

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