JULY 9TH, 12:27pm: The signing is official, the team announced via press release.
5:30pm: Robinson’s deal will be for the league minimum, Tim Bontemps of The New York Post tweets.
JULY 2ND, 4:44pm: The Nets are close to signing free agent Thomas Robinson, Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders reports (Twitter links). It will be a two year contract with a player option for 2016/17, Kennedy adds. Robert Windrem of NetsDaily first reported that the two sides shared mutual interest. The Spurs also were noted to have some level of interest in the free agent.
Robinson considered signing with the Nets last season after being waived by the Nuggets, with the forward reportedly agreeing to sign a 10-day contract with Brooklyn before being claimed by the Sixers. The 24-year-old is well-traveled, having played for five NBA teams since being selected with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft.
In 32 appearances for Philadelphia last season, Robinson logged 8.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 18.5 minutes per game. His career numbers are 5.1 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 0.6 APG, with a slash line of .463/.000/.538.
I like his game, but don’t see the fit with the nets, who already have Thaddeus Young. They’ve brought in some athletes, but they also traded a couple in the deal for RHJ. They need a rim protector and probably a 3 and D wing player. Still a nice get at the minimum