The former Kansas Jayhawk is headed to Brooklyn.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, the Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a 10-day contract with former Portland Trail Blazers forward Thomas Robinson, who was traded to the Denver Nuggets last week and then bought out.
Thomas Robinson has reached agreement on a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, league source tells Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) February 23, 2015
Robinson is expected to clear waivers on Tuesday at 5 PM ET, and then will be eligible to sign with the Nets.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) February 23, 2015
Robinson, the fifth overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, will be joining his fourth team in three seasons (fifth if you count the Nuggets.) He’s struggled to find his niche in the NBA, but told Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders that he’s excited about the opportunity afforded to him by the Nets.
Thomas Robinson confirms he’s joining the Brooklyn Nets: “I’m more than excited to be a part of the organization.”
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) February 23, 2015
Thomas Robinson: “And I just want to thank the fans for accepting me here, [even] before the signing.”
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) February 23, 2015
Robinson is an energetic, rebounding big man that is looking to prove himself in the Association. He’ll compete with Brook Lopez, Mason Plumlee and the recently acquired Thaddeus Young for minutes, and try to prove his worth in the NBA.
Robinson averaged 3.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in 32 games for Portland this season.
