The Toronto Raptors recently converted center Orlando Robinson’s deal to a standard NBA contract.
In a corresponding move, the Raptors have signed guard Jared Rhoden to a two-way contract.
Robinson, 6-foot-10, 235 pounds, is averaging 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 12.5 minutes in 26 games with the Raptors and the Sacramento Kings this season. He signed a two-way contract with Toronto on Feb. 7 following two 10-day contracts earlier this year. A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Robinson owns career averages of 3.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 11.3 minutes in 93 games (10 starts) with Miami, Sacramento and Toronto. He signed with the Heat as an undrafted free agent in July 2022 following three seasons at Fresno State (2019-22).
Rhoden, 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, has appeared in five games with Toronto and Charlotte this season. He previously signed a 10-day contract with the Raptors on Feb. 19. Rhoden has also played in 24 Tip-Off Tournament and regular season games with Greensboro and Raptors 905 in the NBA G League, averaging 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 30.3 minutes. He is shooting .494 (165-334) from the field and .366 (45-123) from three-point range. Rhoden has scored in double figures in 21 games and 20+ points 11 times.
A native of Baldwin, New York, Rhoden holds career averages of 3.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 12.7 minutes in 36 contests with Detroit, Charlotte and Toronto. Prior to the NBA, Rhoden played four collegiate seasons (2018-22) at Seton Hall and was named to the All-Big East First Team as a senior.
The Raptors roster currently stands at 17 players.
