Miami elevated Robinson from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Struggles from field
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Robinson scored 13 points (6-17 FG, 1-6 3PT) to go with nine rebounds and four assists over 25 minutes of Saturday's 144-119 win over Stockton.
Robinson struggled with efficiency in Saturday's win, shooting just 35 percent from the field on 17 shots while failing to get to the charity stripe. In four regular season appearances for the Skyforce, Robinson has averaged 20.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks across 29.1 minutes.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Scores 24 points for Skyforce
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Robinson tallied 24 points (10-16 FG, 3-7 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and a steal in 30 minutes of Sunday's 124-108 win over Austin.
Robinson made his first appearance with the Skyforce since December after a lengthy stint with the team's parent club and was nothing but incredible. He put together an all-around performance, tying for the team high in assists while posting second-best point and rebound totals. Although his stay in the G League will likely be brief, Robinson should remain a top option for Sioux Falls whenever he is with the team.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Steps back in as backup center
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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.
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.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Available Wednesday
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Robinson (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Officially listed as probable
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Robinson (thumb) is probable for Wednesday's game versus Indiana.
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.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Expects to play Wednesday
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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 reports.
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 assessment of his health, the 22-year-old should settle back into the rotation Wednesday as the top backup to starter Bam Adebayo.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Likely out several weeks
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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 timeline for his return, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
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.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Fails to score in 11 minutes
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Robinson ended Friday's 110-105 win over Orlando with zero points (0-1 FG), four rebounds and one block in 11 minutes.
Robinson didn't trouble the scorers in Friday's win, continuing an unproductive few weeks. He has scored double digits only four times all season and currently sits well outside the top 250 in standard formats. While he has flashed some upside, the playing time isn't there for him on most nights. He is someone to keep an eye on as a long-term prospect, but as for this season, he should not be on anyone's radar.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Returns to reserve role
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Robinson will come off the bench Thursday against the Bucks.
With Bam Adebayo (wrist) returning to action Thursday, and Dewayne Dedmon suspended, Robinson will return to his reserve role. After a strong performance in his first career start Tuesday, the center could see quality minutes in relief of Adebayo against the Bucks.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Quiet night in first career start
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Robinson finished with four points (2-2 FG), six rebounds, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 112-111 win over the Thunder.
Robinson received his first career start in place of Bam Adebayo (wrist), seeing a quiet night in limited time. Robinson finished second among Heat starters in rebounds and has now hauled in five or more boards in six games this season.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Making first NBA start
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Robinson is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder.
Robinson will start in place of Bam Adebayo (wrist) on Tuesday. He will make the first start of his NBA career.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Impresses off bench Monday
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Robinson accumulated 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 113-110 victory over the Timberwolves.
With the Heat's top three centers in Bam Adebayo (illness), Dewayne Dedmon (foot) and Omer Yurtseven (ankle) sidelined, rookie Nikola Jovic entered the starting unit, but it was Robinson who ended up serving as the team's primary pivot in the frontcourt. The undrafted rookie out of Fresno State didn't disappoint, and he's now showcased a fantasy-friendly skill set on each of the three occasions this season he's played extended minutes. While the type of production Robinson provided Monday would normally warrant a pickup, both Adebayo and Dedmon's absences are believed to be short-term in nature. If Adebayo and Dedmon are both available Wednesday against the Lakers, Robinson could end up finding himself back outside of the rotation.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Gets green light Saturday
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Robinson (back) will be available for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Robinson should provide some additional frontcourt depth Saturday, but he's unlikely to see anywhere near the 36 minutes he logged against the Rockets last game, with Bam Adebayo cleared to play and Dewayne Dedmon (foot) also expected to suit up.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Probable against Spurs
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Robinson is probable to play in Saturday's matchup with San Antonio due to lower back discomfort.
Robinson is expected to play Saturday after playing 36 minutes off the bench Thursday. Fantasy managers will have to check back in before game time to determine what his role will be, as all 16 players on the Heat's roster currently have an injury designation.
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Heat's Orlando Robinson: Back with Miami on two-way pact
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Robinson agreed to a two-way deal with the Heat on Sunday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Robinson will be joining Miami's roster for the second time this season, after he was previously waived in late November to clear up a two-way spot for guard Dru Smith. The Heat will swap Smith out this time around in favor of Robinson, who turned some heads during his recent appearances with the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce. In 10 appearances for Sioux Falls, Robinson is averaging 22.4 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 blocks, 1.2 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 32.3 minutes per game while shooting 55.9 percent from the field and 78.6 percent from the charity stripe.
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Orlando Robinson: Records 20-20 game
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Robinson recorded 26 points (9-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 21 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 35 minutes of Saturday's 118-95 win over Motor City.
Robinson added yet another incredible performance to his 2022 resume, corralling a career-high 21 rebounds. The undrafted rookie has impressed thus far and should receive some NBA attention if his stellar play continues.
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Orlando Robinson: Records team-high 21 points
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Robinson secured 21 points (8-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes of Tuesday's 100-80 win over the Herd.
Robinson has tallied a double-double in five straight contests, impressing enough to earn a short-term deal with the Heat before being waived. However, if he continues this stretch of high-caliber play, it wouldn't be surprising to see an NBA team scoop him up.
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Orlando Robinson: Nears 20-20 game
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Robinson poured in 27 points (11-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT) to pair with 19 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks across 31 minutes of Sunday's 142-96 win over Wisconsin.
Robinson was utterly dominant inside, posting season highs in both points and rebounds. In seven appearances, Robinson has averaged 21.3 points and 12.0 rebounds in 31.1 minutes per game
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Orlando Robinson: Big return to G League
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Robinson accrued 22 points (9-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 36 minutes of Tuesday's 126-111 loss to the Charge.
After being waived by the Heat, Robinson returned to the Skyforce and picked up where he left off as one of the team's best players. He contributed across the board Tuesday, nabbing a double-double and two of each defensive stat despite the loss.
