**Kings Sign Former Heat Center in Free Agency**
The Sacramento Kings have added another big man to their roster by signing Orlando Robinson, who was recently waived by the Miami Heat and played for the Houston Rockets during the NBA Summer League. Robinson, who averaged 14.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in 23.5 minutes per game in the Summer League, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Kings, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
With Robinson’s addition, the Kings now have fourteen players under contract and three on two-way deals. Robinson will serve as an emergency depth option, likely positioned behind Domantas Sabonis and Alex Len on the depth chart.
In his two seasons with the Heat, Robinson accumulated 729 minutes over 67 games. His performance in the G-League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce was impressive, with averages of 24.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.1 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 57.5% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range, and 63.2% from the free-throw line in 33.6 minutes per game.
Robinson has shown strong performances in the G-League and Summer League but has yet to fully translate that success to the NBA. A change of environment with the Kings might help him reach his potential.
**What’s Next for the Kings After Signing Robinson?**
With Robinson on board, the Kings have just one remaining roster spot. They need to focus on adding a two-way wing player who can play at either forward position.
Sacramento does have Jalen McDaniels, acquired from the Toronto Raptors, to potentially fill this role. McDaniels, 26, played 50 games for the Raptors last season, averaging 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds while shooting 34.4% from the field and 16.9% from beyond the arc. Like his younger brother, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, Jalen offers significant defensive potential, though his perimeter shooting is a concern.
The Kings could still pursue available veterans such as Gordon Hayward, Cedi Osman, Jae Crowder, Markieff Morris Sr., or Robert Covington, who could better address their needs. Morris and Covington, in particular, would be valuable additions as experienced wings capable of playing multiple forward positions and contributing defensively.
The timeline for filling the final roster spot remains uncertain, as the NBA offseason tends to be slower during this period. The Kings might wait until closer to training camp to make their next move.
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