Devin Robinson was arrested on Friday night and the Washington Wizards were quick to say the second-year player did not have a future with the franchise. Robinson was arrested outside of a
The small forward was drafted by the Wizards out of Florida and played sparingly for the Wizards over two seasons, much of those spent with the team’s G League affiliate. A hip injury forced him out of the lineup for two months, and he appeared in just seven games for the Wizards this season, averaging 6.7 points.
Following the news of his arrest, the Wizards quickly issued a statement that said, in part, Robinson wouldn’t be back with the team this fall.
“We are aware of the incident this morning involving Devin and are disappointed in his actions. We will not extend a qualifying offer to him for the 2019-20 season.”
As more details about the arrest were revealed, the story only got stranger. Robinson reportedly was arrested as part of altercation he had with another professional athlete — Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills.
Devin Robinson was detained after getting into a fight with Philadelphia Eagles player Jalen Mills at the Opera nightclub, The Post has learned.
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— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) April 13, 2019
According to Buckner’s story in the Washington Post, Robinson was taken to the hospital after the incident.
Robinson and Jalen Mills, a defensive back with the Eagles since 2016, got into a verbal altercation that escalated into a fight on the sidewalk near the Opera Ultra Lounge at 2:56 a.m., according to D.C. police. Both men were arrested and charged with disorderly affray.
Robinson, a 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward from the University of Florida, was transported to Sibley Hospital for treatment. He was then released and taken to the department’s 2nd District station, where Mills was also detained.
Regardless of Robinson’s future with the franchise, it’s an inauspicious start to what will be an interesting offseason for the Wizards, who are currently without a general manager following the departure of longtime GM Ernie Grunfield. While other teams have made moves to fill out their front office vacancies, the Wizards are just getting started. But it’s clear the team is not interested in Robinson, who now faces legal matters as well as finding a new team this offseason.
