Robert Williams III News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Ready for regular season Williams (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Phoenix.

Impact Williams got the night off Friday but figures to return for Portland's regular-season opener. The big man is expected compete for minutes with Micah Potter (illness) and Yang Hansen behind Donovan Clingan.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting Friday Williams (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Warriors.

Impact Williams will take the night off before presumably being available for Opening Night against Phoenix. The veteran big man is a capable statistical contributor, though he has battled injuries over the years. If Williams remains healthy, he should see steady minutes behind Donovan Clingan throughout the 2026-27 campaign.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Williams (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings.

Impact The veteran big man is off the injury report after resting Monday against London. Williams is in line to be the primary backup center behind Donovan Clingan, though 2025 first-rounder Yang Hansen poses a threat to that role.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Williams (rest) is out for Monday's preseason game against London.

Impact The Trail Blazers are giving the veteran big man a maintenance day Monday. Williams' next chance to play comes Tuesday against Sacramento.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates rim against Golden State Williams played 14 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's preseason win over the Warriors, scoring eight points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and adding five rebounds, five blocks, an assist and...

Impact It was an impressive defensive showing from Williams, who should form an intriguing tandem in the paint with Donovan Clingan if he can stay healthy. Williams' 59 regular-season games played last season represented his highest total since 2021-22 with the Celtics, and he was on the court for only 26 total contests the two seasons prior.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Williams extension will help save Blazers' threatened defensive identity Retaining center Robert Williams III extension will help the Trail Blazers cover for defensive limitations in their new backcourt.

SEPTEMBER 29 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers' best offseason move was keeping Robert Williams III Robert Williams' new contract with the Portland Trail Blazers was their best move of the offseason.

AUGUST 31 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers gifted potential Robert Williams replacement after Peyton Watson trade If the Portland Trail Blazers decide to move on from Robert Williams III, a younger, cheaper replacement may be available in free agency.

AUGUST 28 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

One stat proves Trail Blazers' defensive duo should have the West terrified The elite defense of Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III will be key to the Trail Blazers' rise to contention

JULY 16 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Robert Williams buys Yang Hansen time the Blazers appeared to be running out of The Trail Blazers bought Yang Hansen more time to develop by retaining Robert Williams III this offseason.

JULY 15 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers' biggest offseason win wasn't the Ja Morant blockbuster The Trail Blazers' decision to retain Robert Williams III was the best move of their entire offseason -- even better than the Ja Morant trad...

JULY 8 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers' Robert WIlliams III contract casts doubt on Yang Hansen's future Robert Williams III is an excellent player when healthy, but the nature of his contract suggests the Portland Trail Blazers have lost faith...

JULY 2 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers suddenly look brilliant for unique twist in Robert Williams extension A wonky twist in Robert Williams' extension makes this a steal for the Trail Blazers.

JULY 1 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers' Robert Williams extension could solve the Knicks' Mitchell Robinson problem The Blazers signed Robert Williams III to a partially guaranteed contract that could serve as a blueprint for the Knicks to keep Mitchell Ro...

JULY 1 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Robert Williams III agrees to a contract extension with the Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III has agreed to a contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers that will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season, the team announced on Tuesday

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Blazers' Robert Williams extension is a smart risk worth taking The Portland Trail Blazers' decision to extend center Robert Williams III is a calculated and worthwhile risk.

JUNE 30 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Robert Williams III dream ends, but opens door for different Celtics reunion The Timelord reunion dream is dead, but that at least means another reunion is on the table.

JUNE 30 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Robert Williams III extension leaves Lakers in an increasingly desperate position The Portland Trail Blazers are retaining their center moving forward.

JUNE 30 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

To sign 3-year deal with Portland Williams will sign a three-year, $44 million contract with the Trail Blazers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Williams likely would've had a big market in free agency, so the Trail Blazers quickly moved to lock him up. He'll be penciled in as the backup center behind Donovan Clingan for 2026-27. During the 2025-26 regular season, Williams averaged 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.5 blocks in 17.1 minutes per contest.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks rekindle trade-talk fire amidst lingering center deficiency The Atlanta Hawks are still in the market for a big man this summer. Could Dallas' Anthony Davis, or Portland's Robert Williams III, fit the...

JUNE 29 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Perfect big man free agent signing would give Cavaliers dream offseason The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn't ask for a better backup center than Robert Williams III in free agency this summer, if the Cavs can clear u...

JUNE 28 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Brad Stevens is eyeing a reunion and a 'cheat code' center for Celtics frontcourt According to NBA Insider Jake Fischer, the Celtics have been linked to both Robert Williams III and Mitchell Robinson.

JUNE 26 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Trail Blazers Set to Face Stiff Competition to Retain Robert Williams III Robert Williams III was an impact player for the Blazers last season, and the L.A. Lakers are the teams who appear to have taken note.

JUNE 22 • SI.COM

Lakers avoiding misery with Mitchell Robinson, Robert Williams III situations As the Los Angeles Lakers look to acquire an impact center this summer, it's worth reviewing that multiple names have surfaced and resurface...

JUNE 21 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

New Robert Williams rumor proves Lakers picked the wrong Trail Blazers center The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in Robert Williams III, whom the Portland Trail Blazers should make a priority to extend this offseaso...

JUNE 21 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

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Robert Williams III agrees to a contract extension with the Trail Blazers