Ronald

Roberts Jr.

Roberts is an athletic 6'8" forward who is coming off an impressive season in the D-League, having averaged 18.1 points on 61.7 percent shooting, 12.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.5 blocks. A shaky jump shot has limited his upside but he’s worth keeping an eye on this summer.

Roberts, who spent most of last season with Raptors 905 in the D-League, was previously reported to have a deal in place with Milwaukee to play for summer league. Instead, he’ll instead opt for a guaranteed salary and a larger role overseas.

Heslip has been playing in Italy, and it is currently unclear if he’ll be joining the Raptors 905 for 2016-17. Toronto sent Ronald Roberts to Sacramento’s D-League affiliate in the exchange, but neither of these guys will have any fantasy value this upcoming season.

Roberts couldn’t get minutes with the 76ers last season, so it’s very unlikely he makes the Raptors’ regular-season roster. There isn’t any fantasy value to be had here.

Roberts’ deal is partially guaranteed and will give the Raptors the option of cutting him before the end of training camp, designating him as an affiliate player, and assigning him to the D-League. While Roberts has a shot to make the Raptors final roster, he’s more likely headed for the D-League and can be ignored in standard fantasy leagues.

Their roster is down to 15 players now. Roberts was really impressive at summer league as a wing with a great ability to hit the glass, but he needs to improve other areas of his game.

Roberts is hoping to land a deal with an NBA team after averaging 18.2 points and 12.4 boards per game in the D-League. While Roberts is unlikely to make a big splash with whoever he signs with, he’s worth monitoring in deeper fantasy leagues.

He was really impressive at Summer League and it carried over into the D-League. Roberts averaged 18.1 points and 12.1 rebounds in the D-League this year. There’s no word of the severity of the strain, but hopefully the high-flying Roberts can be ready for Summer League again.

A contract may become official “in the next few weeks,” and Roberts has reportedly opted out of his deal in France to compete for a roster spot during Philly’s training camp. The athletic small forward impressed 76ers coaches during Summer League, and assistant Lloyd Pierce described Roberts’ role as “to run, to rebound, to go for offensive rebounds and to just be physical.”

He’s probably going to be waived soon and hasn’t played more than 10 minutes in any game. Roberts is likely D-league bound.