Sep 30, 2024; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Sacramento Kings Player Will Miss Start Of NBA Season

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 5, 2024 5:41 PM ET

Orlando Robinson is coming off a season where he appeared in 36 games for the Miami Heat.

He finished the season with averages of 2.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field.

Over the summer, Robinson signed a deal with the Sacramento Kings.

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

On Saturday, the Kings announced that Robinson will miss the start of the 2024-25 NBA season (h/t Hoops Rumors and Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee).

Via Anderson: "Sacramento Kings center Orlando Robinson expected to miss at least four weeks with a sprained MCL."

Sacramento Kings center Orlando Robinson expected to miss at least four weeks with a sprained MCL. pic.twitter.com/YesMQx8jsp
— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) October 5, 2024

Robinson has spent part of two seasons in the NBA with the Heat.

While he has gotten limited playing time, he has been excellent during his stints in the G League.

In nine regular season games (last season), he averaged 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.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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