Thomas Robinson (thumb) said he began "contact" practices last week and expects to be ready when training camp opens Tuesday, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.

Robinson (thumb) said he began "contact" practices last week and expects to be ready when training camp opens Tuesday, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.

Analysis:

Robinson underwent surgery in July to repair a torn thumb ligament suffered during a Las Vegas Summer League game. He was limited for much of the summer but expects to be at full strength for camp and the preseason. The energetic big man will again come off the bench this season as the backup to LaMarcus Aldridge at power forward. He'll compete with new addition Chris Kaman, among others, for minutes.