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

Painful Blazers truth that could prevent Robert Williams trade The Portland Trail Blazers still need Robert Williams III to help address frontcourt and defensive issues.

1 DAY AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Cleared to play Monday Williams (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact After sitting out Sunday's win over Boston due to left knee injury management, Williams will return for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Over his last five appearances, the big man has averaged 7.0 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 17.6 minutes per contest.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blazers have painfully obvious Robert Williams trade partner The Los Angeles Lakers are a logical landing spot for Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III.

3 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Questionable against Dallas Williams is questionable for Monday's game against Dallas due to left knee injury management.

Impact The Trail Blazers are considering holding Williams out for the second half of their back-to-back. Yang Hansen and Duop Reath could split the backup center minutes in the event that Williams is sidelined.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dallas faces Portland on 6-game road slide

Dallas is looking to break its six-game road losing streak with a win against Portland

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Celtics Won't Face Two Former Players During Matchup Vs. Trail Blazers Former Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday and center Robert Williams III won't play for the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

4 DAYS AGO • NESN.COM

Celtics missing out on reunions with former fan-favorite players Both Jrue Holiday and Robert Williams will be out for Sunday's matchup against the Celtics.

5 DAYS AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Sitting first end of B2B Williams (injury management) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Williams will be inactive for the first leg of Portland's back-to-back set. He's yet to play in both sides of a back-to-back this season. His absence should mean more minutes for Duop Reath and Yang Hansen. The Trail Blazers face the Mavericks on Monday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Williams (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Williams was held out of Tuesday's loss to Orlando due to left knee injury management but will return to action Friday. Over his last four games, the 28-year-old center has averaged 7.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 17.0 minutes per game off the bench.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Clippers Williams (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Clippers

Impact Williams is likely to return from a one-game absence for knee injury management. The veteran big man has played fewer than 20 minutes in each of his last four appearances, and he should handle the backup role behind Donovan Clingan.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Boston Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Celtics.

Impact Williams took Tuesday's loss to the Magic off for rest, and he may sit out again Friday. If that's the case, look for Duop Reath and Yang Hansen to potentially see increased roles.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles visits Portland following Leonard's 41-point game

Los Angeles visits the Portland Trail Blazers after Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points in the Clippers' 128-108 victory against the Houston Rockets

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Williams (rest) won't play Tuesday against the Magic.

Impact Tuesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Williams hasn't been cleared for those. It remains to be seen if Duop Reath or Yang Hansen will pick up some backup center minutes Tuesday.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Glaring Donovan Clingan weakness makes a Robert Williams trade more complicated Donovan Clingan's glaring weakness makes it harder for the Portland Trail Blazers to trade backup center Robert Williams III.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Double-double off bench Sunday Williams amassed 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 136-131 victory over the Warriors.

Impact After missing the prior two games due to an illness, Williams joined the second unit in his return and posted a very efficient line while recording his first double-double of 2025-26. The 28-year-old center has started only once in his 16 appearances so far this season, with Sunday's 11 points representing his season high, and as long as Donovan Clingan stays healthy, Williams will have to be content with a spot on the bench.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Williams (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Impact The Trail Blazers are getting some reinforcements for their frontcourt Sunday with Williams returning from a three-game absence. Donovan Clingan (leg) is also good to go, so Williams will likely reprise his role as the backup center.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Golden State Williams (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Williams is under the weather and may miss his third consecutive contest. With Donovan Clingan (lower leg) and Yang Hansen (face) also listed as questionable, the Trail Blazers could be thin in the frontcourt against Golden State.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers take on the Warriors on 3-game slide

Portland aims to end its three-game slide when the Portland Trail Blazers take on Golden State

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Unavailable Thursday Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Williams will miss his second straight matchup due to an illness. With Yang Hansen (face) also sidelined, the Blazers will need to rely on Duop Reath and Kris Murray at center Thursday evening.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Williams may be playing himself directly off the Blazers Robert Williams' improved health and play as of late have increased his trade value for the Portland Trail Blazers to move him by the deadli...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Labeled questionable Williams (Illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Williams is at risk of missing a second consecutive game due to illness. With Donovan Clingan (lower leg) still sidelined, Williams would be in line to make a start if healthy. If Williams misses, Yang Hansen (face) and Duop Reath would see plenty of action.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans plays Portland on home losing streak

New Orleans aims to break its 4-game home skid with a victory against Portland

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Aldama scores 22 points, Grizzlies build big lead in 119-96 win over Trail Blazers

Santi Aldama scored 22 points, Jaylen Wells and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 17 each and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big first-half lead in a 119-96 victory over the Portland T...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Memphis.

Impact Williams will be joined on the sidelines by Donovan Clingan (leg) Sunday, so Duop Reath could be headed for a start and Yang Hansen might be able to get into the rotation. Portland doesn't play again until Thursday in New Orleans, giving Williams plenty of time to get over his current illness.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Williams (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Williams is a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Duop Reath will likely see a bump in minutes if Williams is ruled out, while Yang Hansen could enter the rotation, especially if Donovan Clingan (leg) remains on the shelf.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Dallas faces Portland on 6-game road slide

Los Angeles visits Portland following Leonard's 41-point game

Trail Blazers take on the Warriors on 3-game slide

New Orleans plays Portland on home losing streak

Aldama scores 22 points, Grizzlies build big lead in 119-96 win over Trail Blazers