HUGE BLOW: Miami Heat Have Officially Confimed The Departure of Key and Most Experienced Star To Bouston Rockets

After being released by the Miami Heat earlier this month, Orlando Robinson will aim to land a berth with the Houston Rockets.

Robinson, 24, will join the Rockets Summer League squad in Las Vegas this weekend, the franchise announced.

Robinson played in 36 Heat games last season, averaging 2.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game, but he dominated in the G League. Robinson averaged 24.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2.3 blocks over nine games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, shooting 57.5%.

Despite his talent, Robinson was outperformed by Thomas Bryant for the third centre slot on the depth chart. The Heat re-signed Bryant for a one-year contract, then waived Robinson before his contract became fully guaranteed later this month.

Robinson will join an exciting Rockets Summer League roster that includes past first-round picks AJ Griffin and Kira Lewis Jr., as well as Houston’s most recent top picks Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore.

The Rockets already have the maximum number of players on normal contracts, but there is still one free two-way place available. If Robinson performs well in Las Vegas, he may be able to secure the final two-way spot.