Report: Pistons, Robinson III to sign 2-year, $8.3M deal

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 15: Glenn Robinson III #40 of the Indiana Pacers passes the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 15, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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A former Wolverine is heading back to the state of Michigan.

Glenn Robinson III has agreed to sign a two-year, $8.3-million deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources told Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports.

The deal includes a team option on the second year, Charania added.

Robinson struggled through his fourth NBA season, appearing in just 23 games for the Indiana Pacers after returning from an ankle injury suffered during training camp.

The 6-foot-6 forward possesses the athleticism and shooting touch to develop into a coveted 3-and-D wing, as evidenced by a 39 percent shooting percentage from distance over his last three seasons.

Robinson has high-level NBA pedigree in his blood as well, the son of two-time All-Star Glenn Robinson, who averaged 20.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game over 11 NBA seasons.

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