Andre Roberson SG/SF FA Sat 7/25/20 11:30 AM
Andre Roberson
SG/SF FA
Roberson saw 11 minutes of action in Friday's scrimmage against Boston.
EDGE Analysis
In his first competitive game since Jan. 27 of 2018, Roberson posted five points on 2-of-3 shooting, including hitting one of his two three-point attempts. Given the extreme length of his absence, Roberson will likely be brought along slowly, but he figures to be a part of what's currently a muddled OKC wing rotation as seeding games approach.
Andre Roberson SG/SF FA Fri 7/24/20 4:01 PM
Andre Roberson
SG/SF FA
Roberson (knee) is available to play during Friday's scrimmage against the Celtics with no minutes limit, Erik Horne of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is a massive step for Roberson, who hasn't played competitive basketball in two and a half years due to a left knee injury. Assuming everything goes well Friday, it seems likely we'll see him in the rotation come the Thunder's first seeding game Aug. 1 against the Jazz.
Andre Roberson SG/SF FA Fri 7/10/20 7:09 PM
Andre Roberson
SG/SF FA
Roberson (knee) went through "everything" during Friday's practice, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Roberson is inching closer to full clearance to play in the resumed 2019-20 season. More information should become available as he continues to go through practices.
Andre Roberson SG/SF FA Wed 7/1/20 11:56 AM
Andre Roberson
SG/SF FA
Roberson (knee) has been going through individual workouts, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
EDGE Analysis
Roberson noted in early June that he was aiming to play when the season resumed, and going through individual workouts is a clear step in the right direction. Participating in five-on-five work will be crucial in determining whether he's ready to step back on the court after not playing since 2017-18.
Andre Roberson SG/SF FA Mon 6/8/20 1:38 PM
Andre Roberson
SG/SF FA
Roberson (knee) is expected to be ready to play when the NBA season resumes in July, Erik Horne of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The news isn't overly surprising after Roberson suggested in April that he felt ready to play, but there's an added layer of optimism about his health with league sources supporting the player's opinion on the matter. Compared to his other Thunder teammates, however, Roberson may require more time to get in playing condition when teams resume full-squad workouts following the league-wide shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Roberson hasn't played in a competitive game since Jan. 27, 2018, when he ruptured the patellar tendon in his left knee and required surgery.
Andre Roberson SG/SF FA Sun 4/19/20 12:26 PM
Andre Roberson
SG/SF FA
Roberson (knee) said Friday in an interview with Nate Tomlinson on the "Catching Up with the Family" podcast that he could soon receive clearance to play. "I'm kinda past the rehab stage. I'm almost to the point where I should be playing, honestly. But I'm still taking it a day at a time until I get back into our medical staff's hands and get reevaluated."
EDGE Analysis
Roberson's last NBA appearance came back in January 2018, but the swingman finally seems to feel comfortable with where he stands in his recovery from the left knee surgery that has sidelined him for 27 months. The Thunder likely won't provide an update on Roberson until the team reconvenes for workouts if or when the NBA season resumes, but even if he gains clearance to play, don't expect the 28-year-old to take on a regular rotation role right away, given his lengthy layoff.
Andre Roberson SG/SF FA Sun 3/1/20 1:37 PM
Andre Roberson
SG/SF FA
Thunder coach Billy Donovan confirmed Sunday that Roberson (knee) remains limited to individual workouts rather than team practices, Maddie Lee of The Oklahoman reports.
EDGE Analysis
Roberson is apparently back with the Thunder after leaving the team in early December to continue his rehab program, but the 28-year-old's 2019-20 debut doesn't appear imminent. Given that Roberson hasn't seen any competitive action since January 2018, he'll likely need to put in several full-court, full-contact practices before the Thunder pinpoint a target date for his debut. Consider him week-to-week.
Andre Roberson SG/SF FA Mon 2/24/20 2:48 PM
Andre Roberson
SG/SF FA
Roberson (knee) took part in individual drills Monday, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
EDGE Analysis
While his participation in on-court activities is encouraging, the 27-year-old hasn't returned to practice and remains without a firm timetable for return. He can continue to be considered out indefinitely until the team provides an official update.
Andre Roberson SG/SF FA Sat 2/22/20 9:10 AM
Andre Roberson
SG/SF FA
Roberson (knee) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Roberson has been conducting his rehab for his surgically repaired left knee away from the team since early December and didn't rejoin the Thunder following the All-Star break. At this stage, he can be viewed as out indefinitely, and given the few updates on his condition provided by the team, Roberson is more likely than not to sit out the rest of the season. The 28-year-old's last NBA appearance came back in January 2018.
Andre Roberson SG/SF FA Mon 1/20/20 2:09 PM
Andre Roberson
SG/SF FA
Roberson (knee) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Roberson left the Thunder in early December to conduct his rehab for his surgically repaired left knee away from the team. In the five weeks that have followed, Oklahoma City still hasn't offered an update on Roberson's condition, so it's fair to suspect that he'll be sidelined through the All-Star break, if not beyond that.