The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have converted centre Orlando Robinson to a standard NBA contract. In a corresponding move, the Raptors have signed guard Jared Rhoden to a two-way contract.
He'll return to a reserve role Saturday due to the return of Jakob Poeltl (rest).
Robinson had his two-way contract converted to a standard deal Tuesday. Jared Rhoden will step into Toronto's open two-way slot as a result. Robinson has 26 NBA appearances under his belt with Toronto,
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) tries to shoot as Toronto Raptors center Orlando Robinson, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 4, 2025,
Boucher has been downgraded from probable to doubtful Friday due to a wisdom tooth extraction. With Jakok Poeltl (rest) and Jonathan Mogbo (nose) already ruled out against Utah, Orlando Robinson and Colin Castleton should receive the majority of the minutes in Toronto's frontcourt.
Mogbo left Tuesday's game with 3:55 remaining in the second quarter after being inadvertently struck in the face by Magic forward Paolo Banchero. In Mogbo's absence, Orlando Robinson and Chris Boucher could serve as the Raptors' primary frontcourt options off the bench.
The Toronto Raptors will be keeping Orlando Robinson and Jared Rhoden with the organization through the remainder of the season
Robinson recorded seven points (3-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 25 minutes during Friday's 118-109 victory over the Jazz.
The Raptors have converted Orlando Robinson’s 2-way deal to a standard NBA contract, with Jared Rhoden (who was on a 10-day) taking his 2-way spot.Source: Bluesky What’s the
The Toronto Raptors plan to rest Poeltl on Monday night against the Washington Wizards in what’ll be his second rest night in the last three games for Toronto. Poeltl was limited to just 24 minutes on Saturday and was held off the court in the fourth quarter as Toronto turned to its bench to ensure a loss to Washington.
The Raptors have reached agreement on a two-way contract with guard Jared Rhoden, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Rhoden, 25, spent time with the Raptors during training camp this past fall.