ROBERT WILLIAMS III #35 - CENTER - PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
6.7  PPG  •
7.0  RPG  •
1.0  APG 
#35 - CENTER - PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
6.7 PPG
7.0 RPG
1.0 APG
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Cleared for contact Williams (knee) participated in contact work at Monday's practice, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Impact It's a significant step in the right direction for Williams, who is recovering from knee surgery he underwent back in March. The veteran big man has a realistic chance of being available in Wednesday's season opener against the Timberwolves, perhaps hurting the upside of rookie big man Yang Hansen.
OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Season hasn't even started and Blazers already have a Robert Williams problem The 2025-26 NBA season has yet to begin, but the Portland Trail Blazers are already dealing with injury concerns surrounding center Robert W...
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Still limited at training camp Williams (knee) still hasn't been cleared for contact, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Impact Williams has participated in non-contact portions of training camp, and head coach Chauncey Billups in encouraged by the veteran big man's progress from his March arthroscopic knee surgery. Williams still remains unlikely to be available for Thursday's preseason opener in Golden State and perhaps a significant chunk of exhibition play beyond that. In the meantime, Yang Hansen and Duop Reath will battle for backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Concerning Robert Williams update should have Blazers fans worried Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin provided an update on Robert Williams' health status that should concern fans.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Not fully cleared Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin said Monday that Williams (knee) has not been fully cleared to play, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Impact Williams underwent arthroscopic surgery on March 20 to address inflammation in his left knee and was initially expected to miss four-to-six weeks, but he still hasn't been fully cleared ahead of training camp. The big man appeared in just 20 games last season, averaging 5.8 points and 5.9 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per contest. Durability has been a major concern for the Texas A&M product, as he hasn't played more than 35 games in a regular season since 2021-22.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
It's not even October and one Blazers player seems destined to be traded The 2025-26 season hasn't even started, yet Robert Williams III is emerging as a strong trade candidate for the Portland Trail Blazers.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Robert Williams trade won't happen for painfully obvious reason Robert Williams III will stay in Portland as the Trail Blazers value him higher than other teams around the league due to his injury history...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers can't ignore devastating risk tied to Robert Williams' health The Portland Trail Blazers can no longer ignore Robert Williams III's injury history, and must explore trade options before it's too late.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers have made their stance on Robert Williams painfully clear The Portland Trail Blazers spent consecutive first-round picks on a center, revealing their true feelings about Robert Williams III.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
The Trail Blazers' next move with Robert Williams is clear as day Teams with aging stars may be the only ones willing to make a move for the often-injured big.
AUGUST 14, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Robert Williams already gives Blazers a massive problem for next season Robert Williams' injury history weakens the Trail Blazers' center rotation, making it challenging to achieve their win-now goals.
AUGUST 11, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Yang Hansen's arrival makes one Blazers veteran the odd man out The Portland Trail Blazers' draft selection of Yang Hansen makes it harder to justify keeping Robert Williams III around.
AUGUST 9, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
ESPN analyst says quiet part out loud about counting on Robert Williams ESPN analyst Tim Legler points out that Robert Williams' injury history makes him unreliable in the Trail Blazers' center rotation.
AUGUST 1, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers' next move after stealing Yang Hansen couldn't be clearer Following their draft-day steal of Yang Hansen, the Portland Trail Blazers should now prioritize trading Robert Williams III.
JULY 28, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Perfect backup center is begging for Lakers' attention Robert Williams III still needs to find away to break free from the Portland Trail Blazers.
JULY 28, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Blazers' key to unleashing Yang Hansen lies in one painfully obvious move The Trail Blazers must trade Robert Williams III to resolve their center logjam and clear the path for Yang Hansen.
JULY 17, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers' Robert Williams problem is worse than fans realize The Trail Blazers' Robert Williams situation creates other roster problems beyond his injury concerns.
JULY 13, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
On this date: Robert Williams III drafted; Eric Montross, George Kaftan traded On this date, the Boston Celtics drafted Robert Williams III in the 2018 NBA draft and traded George Kaftan and Eric Montross.
JUNE 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Could the Boston Celtics reunite with Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III? What would a deal bringing one of these Celtics alumni home look like, and why would Boston do it?
JUNE 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Avdija, Trail Blazers to host James and the Lakers

Portland faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams
APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State puts road win streak on the line against Portland

Golden State will try to keep its five-game road win streak intact when the Warriors face Portland
APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Utah faces Portland, looks to stop 9-game skid

Utah looks to end its nine-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz take on Portland
APRIL 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Portland hosts conference foe San Antonio

Portland hosts San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teams
APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Portland takes on Chicago for non-conference showdown

The Chicago Bulls host the Portland Trail Blazers in non-conference play
APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Barnes and Toronto take on Portland in non-conference action

Portland travels to Toronto for a non-conference matchup
APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press
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