Pelicans' Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Nears double-double in start
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Robinson-Earl notched 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 122-101 loss to Minnesota.
Robinson-Earl got the start Wednesday due to New Orleans dealing with a handful of injuries, hauling in a team-high rebound total while finishing one board short of a double-double. Robinson-Earl made his first appearance of the regular season for the Pelicans and could see extended playing time while New Orleans works through an early-season injury bug.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Draws start Wednesday
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Robinson-Earl will start Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Despite having joined the Pelicans merely six days ago, Robinson-Earl will make his first start with New Orleans, capitalizing on the absences of six rotation pieces. in 20 games as a starter last season with Oklahoma City, Robinson-Earl averaged 8.7 points and 5.5 rebounds across 23.7 minutes.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Joins Pelicans
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Robinson-Earl signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Robinson-Earl reportedly had standard deal offers elsewhere, but he liked the opportunity ahead of him with New Orleans. It may not happen right away, but Robinson-Earl does have the talent to earn a rotation spot down the road.
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Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Waived by Houston
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Robinson-Earl was waived by the Rockets on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Robinson-Earl was traded from the Thunder to the Rockets last week but was unable to land a spot on Houston's final roster. He made 91 appearances for Oklahoma City over the past two seasons and averaged 7.2 points and 4.9 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game. It seems likely that he'll be able to find work elsewhere during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Rockets' Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Traded to Houston
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Robinson-Earl was traded to the Rockets on Tuesday, along with Victor Oladipo, in exchange for Kevin Porter and two second-round picks, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
The Thunder were facing some difficult roster decisions ahead of Opening Night, but by acquiring and then immediately waiving the turbulent Porter, they were able to clear two roster spots while acquiring future assets. Houston has a bevy of young frontcourt options in Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun, Jock Landale and Tari Eason, but Robinson-Earl should be able to compete for an end-of-rotation spot with his new team.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Still out Tuesday
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Robinson-Earl (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's Summer League game against the Rockets, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Robinson-Earl has yet to play in Summer League while dealing with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Wizards.
Robinson-Earl (ankle) is out for Saturday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Robinson-Earl will miss his fourth straight game as he continues to battle with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Houston.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: To miss three games
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Robinson-Earl (ankle) will miss all three games during the Salt Lake City Summer League, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
The Thunder will go to Las Vegas at the end of the week, so it's possible that Robinson-Earl could return July 8 against the Mavericks. There is increased competition for minutes in Oklahoma City next season, as Chet Holmgren and Aleksej Pokusevski should be back to full strength.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Returns to bench
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Robinson-Earl isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's Play-In Game versus the Pelicans, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Robinson-Earl will be replaced by Jalen Williams in the starting lineup Wednesday. Robinson-Earl should function as one of the Thunder's primary backup bigs, averaging 4.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in 13.3 minutes across his last 10 games coming off the bench.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Draws start Sunday
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Robinson-Earl is starting Sunday against the Grizzlies, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Robinson-Earl totaled just six minutes of playing time over the Thunder's last five games, but he'll draw the start for the shorthanded club Sunday since the team is locked into its seed in the Play-In Tournament. He started 19 matchups earlier this year and averaged 8.6 points and 5.4 rebounds in 23.1 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Shows signs of life with 14 points
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Robinson-Earl racked up 14 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in 17 minutes during Friday's 116-111 loss to the Lakers.
Robinson-Earl had been a non-factor for OKC of late, as he entered Friday having played in just three of the team's previous seven games and averaging a meager 1.3 points and 3.0 rebounds over 8.3 minutes during that stretch. The Villanova product made his presence known against Los Angeles, however, tallying his highest point total since early December on the strength of an efficient 5-for-6 shooting line. The Thunder are clawing to remain in the Western Conference playoff picture, so Robinson-Earl may not see this level of playing time moving forward despite his strong effort Friday.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Returns to bench
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Robinson isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus Utah, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Isaiah Joe will replace Robinson-Earl in the starting lineup Friday. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 5.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in 16.2 minutes across his 14 games coming off the bench this season.
Robinson-Earl is in the startling lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports
Robinson-Earl will replace Isaiah Joe in the starting five Wednesday. The second-year big man is averaging 9.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 23.5 minutes across his previous 18 starts.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Held scoreless in return
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Robinson-Earl (ankle) recorded zero points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 18 minutes during Monday's 103-100 loss to New Orleans.
Playing in an NBA game for the first time since Dec. 12, Robinson-Earl saw a decent-sized share of the minutes at center, but he struggled to produce a useful line during his time on the court. The second-year big man should be a regular part of head coach Mark Daigneault's rotation, but given the volatile nature in which the Thunder deploy their frontcourt players, Robinson-Earl's minutes could vary wildly from game to game.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Back with NBA team Monday
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The Thunder recalled Robinson-Earl (ankle) from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue ahead of Monday's game against the Pelicans, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Robinson-Earl looks set to make his first appearance for the Thunder since Dec. 12, after he had been sidelined for an extended period with a right ankle sprain. Due to his lengthy layoff, the Thunder had the second-year center make three tune-up appearances in the G League before bringing him back. Robinson-Earl looked healthy enough in those outings, averaging 18.3 points (on 68.8 percent shooting from the field), 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.0 minutes. Though Robinson-Earl should be a regular member of the Thunder frontcourt rotation now that he's healthy again, head coach Mark Daigneault's usage of his centers has been highly volatile all season, so the big man's minutes could vary wildly from game to game.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Still in G League
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Robinson-Earl (ankle) remains on assignment with the G League's Oklahoma City Blue and won't play in Monday's matchup against the Warriors.
Robinson-Earl is currently in the G League as part of his rehab process from a sprained right ankle. He scored 16 points (7-11 FG) and grabbed three rebounds in 21 minutes during Saturday's win over Stockton and appears on track to return to the NBA club shortly.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Returns to G League
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The Thunder assigned Robinson-Earl (ankle) to the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League on Friday, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Robinson-Earl's stints in the G League indicate that he is close to returning from his right ankle sprain. The second-year big man hasn't played since Dec. 12 but is going through the final part of his rehab with the Blue to get back into playing shape. Robinson-Earl started in 18 of his 26 appearances before going down to injury.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Recalled to NBA club
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The Thunder recalled Robinson-Earl (ankle) to the NBA club from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue, but he's been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Houston, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Robinson-Earl was sent to the G League on Tuesday as part of his rehab process from an ankle injury that's sidelined him since Dec. 12. He played 32 minutes for the Blue on Tuesday and totaled 25 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and one block, but he won't be available the following day in order to prevent any potential setbacks. Given his extended playing time and quality production at the G League level, Robinson-Earl appears to be fully healthy and will presumably be available for the Thunder's rematch against the Rockets on Saturday.
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Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Assigned to G League
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The Thunder assigned Robinson-Earl (ankle) to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
As expected, Robinson-Earl will head to the G League as part of his rehab process and should make an appearance for the Blue this week. If all things go well, the second-year big man will likely be back in the mix at the NBA level before long. Prior to his lengthy absence due to an ankle injury, Robinson-Earl averaged 8.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in 21.1 minutes per game.
Coach Mark Daigneault said Monday that Robinson-Earl (ankle) "is close" to returning and will play with the Thunder's G League affiliate as part of his rehab process, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Robinson-Earl has been sidelined since Dec. 14 due to the sprained right ankle but appears to be nearing a return. However, he will have to make at least one appearance with the G League's Oklahoma City Blue prior to seeing any NBA action. Prior to the injury, Robinson-Earl averaged 8.5 points and 5.0 rebounds across 21.1 minutes per game.
