CHICAGO—The Bulls signed center Orlando Robinson from the Windy City Bulls to fill the spot vacated by injured rookie sensation Caleb Wilson. The 6-foot-10, 275-pound Las Vegas native has played for the Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic.
The 26-year-old played 115 NBA games (17 starts) over six seasons for the four aforementioned teams, averaging 4.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists, on 47.3% from the field and 34.7% from the three-point range. Robinson recorded his best season in 2024-25, setting NBA career bests in points (6.9), rebounds (5.0), assists (1.8) and minutes (17.5), playing in 44 games (eight starts) between Sacramento and Toronto. Robinson scored a career-high 25 points alongside 12 rebounds in a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 12, 2025.
Robinson most recently appeared in the 2026-27 NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament with the Windy City Bulls, averaging 13.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 in three games. The Las Vegas native also suited up with the Bulls, appearing in three preseason games and recording 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
Before the NBA, the center played three seasons at Fresno State. As a freshman, Robinson started all 30 games he played in, averaging 12.2 points per game, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1 block in 27.3 minutes per game. Robinson played 24 games in his sophomore season, tallying 14.6 points per game, 9.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 31.9 minutes per game. Robinson declared for the 2021 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility.
Ultimately, Robinson returned, averaging 19.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 blocks, 1.0 steals and 2.5 turnovers in 33.2 minutes per game in his junior campaign. Over three seasons as a Bulldog, Robinson averaged 15.7 points, 8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1 block and 2.4 turnovers on 30.9 minutes per game. Again, Robinson declared for the 2022 NBA Draft, but went undrafted and signed with the Miami Heat, signing a summer league contract.
In high school, Robinson played for Centennial in Las Vegas, Nevada, before transferring to Cathedral High School in Los Angeles, California, for his junior season. Robinson transferred again for his senior season, finishing high school at Middlebrooks Academy in Los Angeles, California. Robinson committed to Fresno State over Oregon State, Georgia Tech and Boise State.
Robinson did not check into Friday’s contest, but will wear number double zero.
