ORLANDO ROBINSON NEWS

Plays well in starting role Robinson racked up 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 144-129 loss to Indiana.

Impact Bam Adebayo missed Saturday's contest due to a hip injury, giving Robinson the chance to make his first start of the campaign. Robinson took advantage of the opportunity, posting a season-high point total on an efficient shooting line that including a perfect 2-for-2 mark from beyond the arc. The big man has drained all four of his three-point attempts this season and was a respectable but not prolific deep shooter in college, so it will be interesting to see how much of that is part of his NBA repertoire. With Adebayo ruled out until at least next Friday, Robinson should get an extended opportunity to make an impression for at least a few more games.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Saturday Robinson will join the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Bam Adebayo will not play Saturday due to his lingering hip issue, and he'll also miss Wednesday's game against Toronto. Thomas Bryant hasn't made the most of his opportunities in recent games, so Robinson has a big chance in front of him to impress.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League Robinson was sent to the G League on Thursday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Robinson saw increased run during Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers, as Bam Adebayo (hip) was out. The starting center is questionable again, and it's unclear if the organization plans to call Robinson back up if Adebayo sits.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in victory Wednesday Robinson amassed 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 129-96 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact Robinson played a starring role off the bench in the blowout victory, outplaying fill-in starter Thomas Bryant. With Bam Adebayo (hip) sidelined, it was Robinson who took full advantage of the situation. While it does appear as though he is the third-string center right now, common sense says that he should usurp Bryant at some point. Until then, he can be left alone in all standard formats.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garbage time special Monday Robinson totaled no counting stats in two minutes during Monday's 118-100 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Robinson played two minutes off the bench, tallying one foul and nothing else. Despite having a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, Robinson is simply too far down the pecking order to have any chance at putting up value this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet off bench Robinson recorded 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 122-114 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Robinson made the most of Bam Adebayo's absence due to a hip problem, and while he didn't start, he outplayed Thomas Bryant by a wide margin. The chances of Robinson playing heavy minutes going forward are slim and will be even more complicated once Adebayo returns to the court. But at the very least, Robinson showed enough to potentially steal some reserve minutes from Bryant going forward.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with efficiency Robinson recorded seven points (2-7 FG, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one rebound in 16 minutes during Friday's 110-104 preseason loss to the Rockets.

Impact Robinson showcased his defensive potential Friday but struggled with his shooting. Robinson is expected to be the Heat's third-string center behind Bam Adebayo and Thomas Bryant this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K24 Summer League: Orlando Robinson leads Heat to victory over Blazers Second-year center Orlando Robinson scored a game-high 27 points to help Miami wrap up its Summer League play with a win.

JULY 17, 2023 • NBA.COM

Dominant against Bucks Robinson recorded 25 points (8-17 FG, 0-5 3PT, 9-12 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals in 28 minutes of Thursday's 91-72 Summer League win over the Bucks.

Impact Robinson has arguably been the most impressive player for the Heat during the Summer League. Robinson played on a two-way contract with Miami in 2022-23, but he was recently signed to a standard two-year deal and it's easy to see why. This season, Robinson will be competing with Thomas Bryant for the backup center minutes behind Bam Adebayo.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K24 Summer League: Orlando Robinson scores 36 in Heat victory Orlando Robinson pours in 36 points with 11 rebounds to lead Miami past Boston.

JULY 8, 2023 • NBA.COM

Waiting game shows toll on Herro, Lillard; Heat's Orlando Robinson, Bouyea embrace new deals MIAMI – The changing face of the Miami Heat roster took a few additional twists Sunday, but still no definitive turn toward prime trade targ...

JULY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Heat open busy transaction week with qualifying offers to Orlando Robinson, Jamal Cain Miami Heat extend qualifying offers to Orlando Robinson, Jamal Cain for two-way 2023-24 contracts.

JUNE 26, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Back to NBA Miami elevated Robinson from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Per Winderman, Robinson participated in Miami's practice Tuesday, but it's unclear if he'll be available for Wednesday's matchup with New York. The undrafted rookie hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Feb. 15 and is averaging just 3.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in 29 games (one start) this season.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando Robinson goes from savior to surplus, but still at work for Heat Now the Heat have moved on, having offloaded ineffective backup center Dewayne Dedmon ahead of the Feb. 9 NBA trading deadline and added vet...

MARCH 10, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Orlando Robinson goes from savior to surplus, but still at work for Heat Now the Heat have moved on, having offloaded ineffective backup center Dewayne Dedmon ahead of the Feb. 9 NBA trading deadline and added vet...

MARCH 10, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

ASK IRA: Is Orlando Robinson's time with the Heat winding down? Is Miami Heat's Orlando Robinson facing an expiration date?

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Steps back in as backup center Robinson (thumb) finished with two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes Wednesday in the Heat's 116-111 win over the Pacers.

Impact Robinson made a speedier-than-expected recovery from a fractured right thumb, missing just two games before reclaiming the backup center role Wednesday. The rookie out of Fresno State is still signed to a two-way deal, but given that he's been a regular in the rotation since mid-December, the Heat will likely upgrade him to a standard NBA contract before the end of the season.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Robinson (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Robinson missed the last two games with a fractured right thumb but was probable ahead of Wednesday's matchup. The 22-year-old is in line to serve as Miami's primary backup center after Dewayne Dedmon was traded to San Antonio.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as probable Robinson (thumb) is probable for Wednesday's game versus Indiana.

Impact Robinson is expected to play Wednesday despite missing the previous two games with a fractured right thumb, as the rookie big man was able to practice Tuesday. With Dewayne Dedmon being traded to San Antonio, Robinson will be the Heat's primary backup center.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Kyle Lowry to miss at least three more games; Orlando Robinson, Oladipo eyeing returns Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry’ s knee injury will keep him off the court for a while longer. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he was not concern...

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Expects to play Wednesday Robinson (thumb) said that he expects to be available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers after doctors cleared him to practice Tuesday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald repo...

Impact Though the rookie center is still dealing with a fractured right thumb that has already cost him two games, he was apparently able to practice with limited protection on the broken finger and expressed optimism about his chances of playing through the injury moving forward. Assuming the Heat agree with Robinson's own assessment of his health, the 22-year-old should settle back in to the rotation Wednesday as the top backup to starter Bam Adebayo.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out several weeks Robinson is expected to miss several weeks after he sustained a fractured right thumb in Tuesday's 100-97 win over the Cavaliers, but the Heat haven't yet provided an official time...

Impact Though Robinson suggested Thursday when he spoke to the media that he thinks he would be able to play through the injury with a splint, but the Heat won't entertain that idea until he meets with a specialist when the team returns to Miami following its four-game road trip, which concludes Saturday in Milwaukee. Based on timelines of players who have suffered this type of injury in the past, Robinson could be facing an absence of around one month, which would keep him sidelined through the All-Star break and likely a few games to open the second half. While Robinson was sidelined for Thursday's 106-104 loss to the Knicks, Udonis Haslem drew the nod over Dewayne Dedmon for the backup center role behind starter Bam Adebayo.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Orlando Robinson downplays thumb fracture, 'All I need is a splint and two Ibuprofens' Orlando Robinson thought he was fine, was ready to return to Tuesday night’ s Miami Heat victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers if necessary,...

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Heat center Orlando Robinson out with thumb fracture, depth scarce behind Bam Adebayo Already with limited depth behind Bam Adebayo, the Miami Heat now will be without undrafted rookie center Orlando Robinson, due to a thumb f...

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Dealing with fractured thumb Robinson has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a fractured right thumb.

Impact Robinson has recently seen relatively consistent playing time off the bench, averaging 3.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game over 14 appearances in January. It's not yet clear how much time he'll be forced to miss due to his thumb injury, but it's possible Dewayne Dedmon re-enters Miami's rotation in Robinson's absence.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE