Robert Williams III
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2025-26 Season Stats
PPG
3.4
RPG
3.4
APG
0.8
FG%
72.7
3P%
50.0
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POR • Center-Forward • #35
10 days ago
Williams is available to make his first appearance of the 2025-26 season. According to acting head coach Tiago Splitter, the Time Lord will be under a minutes restriction. The restriction (which was not revealed) was expected due to Edwards’ injury history and the fact that he last appeared in a game on February 20. Yang Hansen’s minutes will likely decrease, but he hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: Danny Marang
POR • Center-Forward • #35
11 days ago
Williams has a realistic chance of playing on Friday in what would be his first appearance of the season. While the Time Lord has high fantasy potential, the inability to remain healthy has made him a challenging player to rely on. If Williams can play, rookie Yang Hansen would likely take a hit, but he’s struggled thus far.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
15 days ago
Williams, who underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee in late March, has yet to appear in a game this season. However, he may be closing in on a return, as the Trail Blazers have sent him to the G League for conditioning purposes. Once Williams is available to play, rookie Yang Hansen’s playing time may take a hit. This won’t impact redraft leagues, and dynasty league managers must hold onto Yang regardless of Williams’ status.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
16 days ago
Williams will miss a third straight season, but it is no longer because of his knee injury. Now, he’s just getting back into game shape. He should be back soon, where he’ll occupy some of the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center-Forward • #35
18 days ago
Williams was out for the season opener and will remain out once again. Donovan Clingan played 30 minutes, and Yang Hansen only played five minutes off the bench. They also utilized some smaller lineups when Clingan and Yang were on the bench. Williams will likely play a small reserve role when he returns, but it’s unclear when that will be.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center-Forward • #35
20 days ago
While Williams fully participated in Monday’s practice, he’s still working his way back from a conditioning standpoint. The Time Lord’s continued absences mean Portland will stick with a center rotation of Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen. The former will remain in the starting lineup even after Williams is cleared to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center-Forward • #35
21 days ago
Official confirmation is still needed, but Williams reportedly isn’t expected to be available to play in the regular season opener. That means rookie Yang Hansen will fill out the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Center-Forward • #35
22 days ago
Neither Williams nor Thybulle played during the preseason, with the former working his way back from a March arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. Both participated in Monday’s contact session, which could bode well for their availabilities for Wednesday’s opener against the Timberwolves. However, due to the Trail Blazers’ depth on the wing and at the center position, Williams and Thybulle aren’t likely to get the minutes needed to become fantasy-relevant.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Center-Forward • #35
8 months ago
Williams will be out until late April at the earliest, which means that he will not return for the regular season. Portland is currently two games out of the Play-In Tournament and has won three in a row. If they are able to make it to the playoffs, Williams will have a chance to return, but if you’re still holding on to him in your fantasy league, it’s a good time to let go.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
8 months ago
Williams will be out until late April at the earliest, which means that he will not return for the regular season. Portland is currently two games out of the Play-In Tournament and has won three in a row. If they are able to make it to the playoffs, Williams will have a chance to return, but if you’re still holding on to him in your fantasy league, it’s a good time to let go. Williams is under contract for the 2025-26 season with the Blazers at a reasonable $13.2 million salary and figures to back up Donovan Clingan again in ’25-26.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
8 months ago
Williams and Walker remain out for another game. Their absences will ensure Duop Reath’s rotation minutes as the backup center. There isn’t much to gain from streaming Reath, with Donovan Clingan surpassing 30 minutes as the starting center.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
8 months ago
Williams and Walker remain sidelined for another game, leaving the Trail Blazers light on options in the frontcourt. The Time Lord has been out since February 20 with a sprained left knee, while Walker will miss a second-straight game due to the league’s concussion protocol. Donovan Clingan and Duop Reath will handle the available minutes at center, with the former as the starter.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
8 months ago
While the Time Lord was made available for Wednesday’s game after a 10-game absence, he did not see any action. Duop Reath (six points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in 19 minutes) handled the backup center responsibilities behind Donovan Clingan. Jabari Walker’s upcoming concussion tests will also impact the available minutes for future games, but Williams offers limited upside due to the injury concerns.
POR • Center-Forward • #35
8 months ago
Williams has missed Portland’s last 10 games and has only suited up three times since January. If he returns on Wednesday, he will fill out the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan, which would push Duop Reath and Jabari Walker further down the pecking order off the bench.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Center-Forward • #35
8 months ago
Williams is set to miss his 10th game in a row with a left knee sprain. With the 27-year-old center out again, Donovan Clingan will continue to start while Duop Reath and Jabari Walker take the backup center minutes.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Center-Forward • #35
8 months ago
Wednesday’s game will be the seventh straight missed by Williams, who is dealing with a sprained left knee. With the Time Lord unavailable to face the franchise that drafted him, Duop Reath and Jabari Walker will continue to absorb the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
8 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the fifth straight that Williams has missed with a sprained left knee. With Deandre Ayton (calf) also out, the Trail Blazers will again rely on Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker to fill the void. While Clingan has been the more popular pickup in fantasy leagues, Walker can provide deep-league value off the bench.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center-Forward • #35
9 months ago
Williams will miss a fourth straight game with what is being called a left knee sprain. Portland will remain shorthanded at center with Deandre Ayton (calf) also still out. Jabari Walker should fill out the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan, but he doesn’t offer much fantasy upside.
Source: Trail Blazers PR