Williams (hamstring) has been cleared to play Monday night against New Orleans.
This will mark Williams' first game action of the 2024-25 campaign as he's finally been able to put a hamstring injury behind him. Expect Portland to keep a close eye on his minutes, especially considering his extensive injury history.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Upgraded to probable
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Williams (hamstring) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams was upgraded to questionable before this update and continues to trend in the right direction. With Williams likely to make his season debut, it's fair to expect restrictions if he does get the green light to suit up. With Portland's frontcourt being so crowded, it will be hard for Williams to break out in a big way.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Upgraded to questionable
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Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams has a chance to make his season debut Monday, but if cleared, he'll presumably have a heavy minute restriction. The oft-injured big man has made only 41 regular-season appearances since the 2021-22 campaign, including six during his first season in Portland last year.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Another absence coming
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Williams (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game versus the Suns.
Williams has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a left hamstring strain. The 27-year-old big man's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with New Orleans.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Ruled out Friday
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Williams (hamstring) won't play Friday against the Thunder.
Williams continues to miss time to open the 2024-25 regular season while recovering from a left hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Saturday in Phoenix.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Out again Wednesday
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Williams (hamstring) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Williams has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a left hamstring strain. His next chance to play is Friday's matchup with the Thunder.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Out Monday
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Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Coach Chauncey Billups said Sunday that Williams is progressing toward a return, but the big man will remain out for at least one more game. Williams' next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Clippers. However, given his injury history, even when he's cleared to suit up, Williams will likely face heavy minute restrictions.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Progressing toward return
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Coach Chauncey Billups said Sunday that Williams (hamstring), who is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, is "getting back out on the court," though Billups specified he is not certain when Williams will return, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Williams has yet to play during the 2024-25 campaign due to a left hamstring strain. However, Billups made it clear he is not sure when the big man will return, and the team is likely working him back to playing form slowly. Williams' next chance to suit up will come on the second day of a back-to-back set Monday versus the Kings.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Not playing Sunday
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Williams (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams continues to deal with a hamstring injury and is set to miss a third straight game. His next chance to play will come against the Kings on Monday, but with that being the second half of a back-to-back set, he could miss that contest too. With Williams out, Donovan Clingan should continue to see steady minutes as Deandre Ayton's backup.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Remains out against New Orleans
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Williams (hamstring) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Williams will miss his second straight contest to begin the regular season Friday while dealing with a left hamstring strain. However, Williams is ramping up toward a return, with his next chance to suit up being Sunday's rematch with the Pelicans.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Officially out Wednesday
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Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors.
The big man will begin the season on the sidelines, though the club is hopeful he will return to game action soon, according to Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com. If the 27-year-old misses additional time, Donovan Clingan and Duop Reath are candidates for more playing time. Williams' next chance to suit up will come Friday against New Orleans.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Not expected to play Wednesday
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Coach Chauncey Billups said Williams (hamstring) isn't expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Williams suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain during training camp and is still working his way back to full strength. If he's sidelined, Donovan Clingan and Duop Reath would likely see backup minutes behind Deandre Ayton.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Active at shootaround Friday
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Williams (hamstring) was a limited participant during Friday's practice, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Williams is dealing with a grade 1 left hamstring strain that he sustained during training camp and will be reevaluated before the start of the regular season. The 26-year-old and the club are aiming for a return to game action by Opening Night, and Williams' ability to run during practice bodes well for his status. However, even when healthy, Williams' playing time will likely be monitored given his injury-plagued past.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Out at least two weeks
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The Trail Blazers announced Friday that Williams experienced a grade 1 left hamstring strain during training camp and he is expected to miss two weeks.
After an injury-plagued 2023-24 campaign that saw Williams make just six appearances, he is already off to a rough start in 204-25. While Williams could return in time for Portland's regular-season opener against Golden State on Oct. 23, hamstring injuries can often linger.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Cleared for training camp
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Portland general manager Joe Cronin said Monday that Williams (knee) has been cleared for training camp this week, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Cronin did caution that the team will hold Williams out of some preseason activities, but he anticipates that the center will be ready for the season. Williams is coming off knee surgery and is likely to have some restrictions early on, but he'll have stiff competition for playing time with Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan at the center spot.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Receiving interest from Sacramento
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The Kings have expressed interest in Williams (knee), Brett Siegel of Clutch Points reports.
The Trail Blazers drafted Deandre Ayton's backup in Donovan Clingan this summer, so Williams no longer makes a ton of sense on the Portland roster. He will need to show he's healthy before another team will be willing to take the plunge on the oft-injured big man, but getting out of Portland could be good for his fantasy outlook. The Pelicans have also been rumored to be interested in acquiring the Time Lord, and that would be an excellent landing spot for him in terms of fantasy hoops, but to be clear, nothing is imminent on the Williams trade front.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Undergoes successful surgery
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Williams underwent successful surgery Monday to reconstruct a torn ligament in his right knee after he sustained a patellar dislocation and is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
This was expected, but it's encouraging to hear the oft-injured big man's surgery was successful. Williams averaged 6.8 points and 6.3 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game over his six appearances with the Trail Blazers before suffering the injury. In his stead, Toumani Camara, Moses Brown and Jabari Walker are candidates for increased roles behind starting center Deandre Ayton.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Requires season-ending surgery
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Williams (knee) is expected to undergo season-ending surgery in the coming days, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Williams sustained a right knee injury Sunday against the Grizzlies, and after evaluating a few different options, the big man will ultimately season-ending surgery to address the matter. He's expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. The 26-year-old averaged 6.8 points and 6.3 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game over six appearances with his new team before suffering his injury. Toumani Camara, Moses Brown and Jabari Walker could all see upticks in playing time as the Trail Blazers look to replace their top frontcourt reserve.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Facing multi-month absence
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Williams will require surgery to address bone and ligament damage to his right kneecap, and the center could be sidelined for anywhere from 2-to-3 months to the rest of the season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
According to Charania, Williams could be headed for season-ending surgery unless he opts for a cleanup procedure, which would still entail a multi-month absence. Williams previously underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee last season and received platelet-rich plasma injections to aid his recovery. Even though Williams' latest injury is to his other knee, it's still yet another discouraging development for his long-term health outlook. With Williams out for at least the 2023 portion of the Trail Blazers' schedule and most likely well beyond that, fantasy managers in most redraft leagues can probably feel comfortable with dropping him.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Slated for surgery
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Williams (knee) will need surgery, but it's unclear what kind of procedure is necessary or how long he'll be sidelined, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
This is a brutal blow for Williams, who's battled knee injuries throughout his career. Regardless of what type of surgery he opts for, it's safe to assume Williams will be sidelined until at least Christmas, if not longer, but further updates will be provided as necessary. In Williams' absence, Toumani Camara, Moses Brown and Jabari Walker are candidates for increased roles behind starting center Deandre Ayton.
